Mindhorn (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2016, Mindhorn is a comedy film directed by Sean Foley, running about 89 minutes. “It's truth time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mindhorn stars Julian Barratt as Richard Thorncroft, Simon Farnaby as Clive Parnevik, Essie Davis as Patricia Deville and Steve Coogan as Peter Easterman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Mindhorn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mindhorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mindhorn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mindhorn (2016)?
- In GB, Mindhorn is available to stream on Netflix, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mindhorn worth watching?
- Mindhorn holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mindhorn?
- Mindhorn stars Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan and Richard McCabe.
- When was Mindhorn released?
- Mindhorn was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.