Mortal Thoughts (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, Mortal Thoughts is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 104 minutes. “Murder is a secret that should never be shared.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A loathsome man ends up dead, but it's not clear who's to blame. If ever a person got what he deserved, it's James Urbanksi, an abusive drunk who steals from his wife, Joyce, and promises her close friend Cynthia Kellogg that she'll be the next target of his rage. At a group outing, James bleeds to death after someone cuts his throat. But because he's such a terrible human being, police aren't sure which of his acquaintances decided to kill him.
Who’s in it. Mortal Thoughts stars Demi Moore as Cynthia Kellogg, Bruce Willis as James Urbanski, Glenne Headly as Joyce Urbanski and Harvey Keitel as Det. John Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mortal Thoughts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Mortal Thoughts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mortal Thoughts tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mortal Thoughts (1991)?
- In US, Mortal Thoughts is available to 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 Mortal Thoughts worth watching?
- Mortal Thoughts holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mortal Thoughts?
- Mortal Thoughts stars Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Glenne Headly, Harvey Keitel and Billie Neal.
- When was Mortal Thoughts released?
- Mortal Thoughts was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.