Mystic River (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2003, Mystic River is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 138 minutes. “We bury our sins, we wash them clean.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.
Who’s in it. Mystic River stars Sean Penn as Jimmy Markum, Tim Robbins as Dave Boyle, Kevin Bacon as Sean Devine and Laurence Fishburne as Sergeant Whitey Powers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Mystic River has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $156.8M 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 Mystic River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystic River tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystic River (2003)?
- In US, Mystic River 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 Mystic River worth watching?
- Mystic River holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mystic River?
- Mystic River stars Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne and Marcia Gay Harden.
- When was Mystic River released?
- Mystic River was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.