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Mutual Appreciation

2005 · Movie · 109 min

6.4(26)unSUB Rating

DramaComedy

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
TMDB rating (input)
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

    Justin Rice

    as Alan

  • RC

    Rachel Clift

    as Ellie

  • Andrew Bujalski

    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

    Bill Morrison

    as Walter

  • TL

    Tamara Luzeckyj

    as Esther

Directed by Andrew Bujalski