Mutual Appreciation
2005 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 6.0 · 85% critics
A young musician heads to New York to start over after his band falls apart, hoping to stay focused on music and a fresh direction. As he settles into a new circle of friends, everyday conversations, parties, and small choices test his resolve—especially when attraction complicates a close friendship.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-03-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (26 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re into low-key, talky indie hangout movies about friendships and drifting twenty-somethings, like Junebug or Melvin Goes to Dinner; Not for you if you need clear plot momentum, big drama, or tidy resolutions.
Pros: natural, relatable conversations; low-key humor; music-centered vibe | Cons: meandering pace; minimal plot stakes; abrupt, unsatisfying ending
Themes
- musician
- romance
- mumblecore
Cast & crew
Justin Rice
as Alan
- RC
Rachel Clift
as Ellie
Andrew Bujalski
as Lawrence
- LS
Lee Seung-min
as Sara
- PC
Pamela Corkey
as Patricia
- KM
Kevin Micka
as Dennis
- RT
Ralph Tyler
as Jerry
- PP
Peter Pentz
as Scotty
Bill Morrison
as Walter
- TL
Tamara Luzeckyj
as Esther
Directed by Andrew Bujalski