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Mute

2018 · Movie · R · 126 min · ★ 5.6 · 28% critics

Science FictionMysteryThriller

In near-future Berlin, a man who can’t speak is pulled into the city’s criminal underworld when his girlfriend vanishes. As he searches for answers, his past and the harsh realities of the world around him push him into dangerous encounters and difficult choices.

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Details
Years
2018
Release date
2018-02-23
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
126 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
28/100
TMDB rating
5.6/10 (1,151 votes)
About

You may enjoy this if you like moody, near-future noir mysteries with a slow-burn search at the center, similar in vibe to Zone 414; Not for you if you want a tight, fast, straightforward thriller.

Pros: cyberpunk Berlin atmosphere; strong performances; intriguing noir mood | Cons: slow pacing; messy side plots; uneven emotional pull

Themes

  • germany
  • technology
  • gangster
  • bartender
  • amish
  • mute
  • cyberpunk
  • doctor
  • prostitution
  • missing person
  • us military
  • bar fight
  • +1 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Duncan Jones