Mindhorn
Seen it?2016 | 89 min | Comedy
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Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Kiss Kiss Bang Bang or The Thin Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Foley
- Julian BarrattRichard Thorncroft
- Simon FarnabyClive Parnevik
- Essie DavisPatricia Deville
- Steve CooganPeter Easterman
- Richard McCabeJeffrey Moncrief
- Andrea RiseboroughDC Elena Baines
- Russell ToveyPaul Melly
- Robin MorrisseyPC Green
- David SchofieldChief Inspector Derek Newsome
- Alannah OliviaCasting Receptionist