The Mean Season (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, The Mean Season is a thriller and mystery film directed by Phillip Borsos, running about 103 minutes. “A time between summer... and murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Mean Season stars Kurt Russell as Malcolm Anderson, Mariel Hemingway as Christine Connelly, Richard Jordan as Alan Delour and Richard Masur as Bill Nolan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mean Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mean Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mean Season tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mean Season (1985)?
- In US, The Mean Season is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mean Season worth watching?
- The Mean Season holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mean Season?
- The Mean Season stars Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan, Richard Masur and Richard Bradford.
- When was The Mean Season released?
- The Mean Season was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.