The New Mutants
Seen it?2020 | 94 min | Science Fiction, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Eraserhead or The Brood, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$80 million worldwide on a $67 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 624K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josh Boone
- Blu HuntDani Moonstar
- Charlie HeatonSamuel Guthrie
- Maisie WilliamsRahne Sinclair
- Henrique ZagaRoberto da Costa
- Anya Taylor-JoyIllyana Rasputin
- Alice BragaDr. Reyes
- Adam BeachDani's Father
- Happy AndersonReverend Craig
- Dustin CeithamerSmiling Man
- Marilyn MansonSmiling Man (voice)