Mindhorn(2016)
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Mindhorn Synopsis
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.
Mindhorn (2016) is a comedy film directed by Sean Foley, released on October 9, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis and Steve Coogan. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 331 ratings.
- Director:
- Sean Foley
- Writers:
- Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Simon Farnaby
- Producers:
- Jack Arbuthnott, Laura Hastings-Smith
- Cinematographer:
- David Luther
- Composer:
- David Holmes
- Production:
- BBC Film, Scott Free Productions, Isle of Man Film, Pinewood Pictures, Baby Cow Productions, Protagonist Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mindhorn (2016) Trailer
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Mindhorn Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Mindhorn.
MINDHORN - Official UK Trailer - In cinemas now
Trailer
MINDHORN - Official Teaser - Introduced By Mindhorn
Teaser
MINDHORN - 'Revival' Clip - In cinemas now
Clip
Mindhorn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julian Barratt
as Richard Thorncroft
Simon Farnaby
as Clive Parnevik
Essie Davis
as Patricia Deville
Steve Coogan
as Peter Easterman
Richard McCabe
as Jeffrey Moncrief
Andrea Riseborough
as DC Elena Baines
Russell Tovey
as Paul Melly
Robin Morrissey
as PC Green
David Schofield
as Chief Inspector Derek Newsome
Alannah Olivia
as Casting Receptionist
Christopher Jenner Cole
as Richard Crowthorne
Sean Foley
as Kenneth Branagh's Producer
Key crew
Directed by Sean Foley, written by Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby and Simon Farnaby, produced by Jack Arbuthnott and Laura Hastings-Smith.
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Mindhorn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 331 ratings.
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Mindhorn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mindhorn online?
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Mindhorn (2016) is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, BFI Player and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mindhorn?
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The main cast of Mindhorn (2016) includes Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan and Richard McCabe. The film was directed by Sean Foley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mindhorn released?
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Mindhorn was released on October 9, 2016 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Mindhorn worth watching?
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Mindhorn (2016) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 331 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mindhorn?
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Yes. The official Mindhorn trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.