The Mean Season(1985)
A time between summer... and murder.
The Mean Season Synopsis
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.
The Mean Season (1985) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Phillip Borsos, released on February 15, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan and Richard Masur. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Borsos
- Writers:
- John Katzenbach, Leon Piedmont
- Producers:
- Lawrence Turman, David Foster
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Tidy
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- David Foster Productions, The Turman-Foster Company, Orion Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mean Season (1985) Trailer
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The Mean Season Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
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The Killer Calls Malcolm At Home
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Meeting The Victim's Mother
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Phone Call From A Serial Killer
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The Mean Season Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kurt Russell
as Malcolm Anderson
Mariel Hemingway
as Christine Connelly
Richard Jordan
as Alan Delour
Richard Masur
as Bill Nolan
Richard Bradford
as Phil Wilson
Joe Pantoliano
as Andy Porter
Andy Garcia
as Ray Martinez
Rose Portillo
as Kathy Vasquez
William Smith
as Albert O'Shaughnessy
Lee Sandman
as Harold Jacoby
Dan Fitzgerald
as Carl Mason
- Cynthia Caquelin
Cynthia Caquelin
as Ruth Lowenstein
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Borsos, written by John Katzenbach and Leon Piedmont, produced by Lawrence Turman and David Foster.
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The Mean Season Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 120 ratings.
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The Mean Season – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mean Season online?
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The Mean Season (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mean Season?
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The main cast of The Mean Season (1985) includes Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan, Richard Masur and Richard Bradford. The film was directed by Phillip Borsos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mean Season released?
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The Mean Season was released on February 15, 1985 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Mean Season worth watching?
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The Mean Season (1985) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mean Season?
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Yes. The official The Mean Season trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.