The Mule (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, The Mule is a comedy and crime film directed by Tony Mahony, running about 103 minutes. “It's what's inside that counts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1983, a naive man is detained by Australian Federal Police with lethal narcotics hidden in his stomach. After being apprehended, ‘The Mule’ makes a desperate choice... to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence – literally.
Who’s in it. The Mule stars Angus Sampson as Ray Jenkins, Hugo Weaving as Tom Croft, Ewen Leslie as Paris and Leigh Whannell as Gavin Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mule has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Mule page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mule tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mule (2014)?
- In US, The Mule 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 The Mule worth watching?
- The Mule holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mule?
- The Mule stars Angus Sampson, Hugo Weaving, Ewen Leslie, Leigh Whannell and Georgina Haig.
- When was The Mule released?
- The Mule was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.