

Mean Creek
2004, English. Directed by Jacob Aaron Estes.
Beneath the surface, everyone has a secret.
Teenagers living in small-town Oregon take a boat trip for a birthday celebration. When they get an idea to play a mean trick on the town bully, it suddenly goes too far. Soon they're forced to deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 432 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mean Creek
Mean Creek isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 August 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jacob Aaron Estes
- Budget
- $500K
- Box office
- $604K
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Mean Creek: quick answers
Is Mean Creek worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 432 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mean Creek?
Mean Creek runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Mean Creek have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mean Creek. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mean Creek parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mean Creek is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mean Creek on?
Mean Creek isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mean Creek?
If you liked Mean Creek, try Bully, Drugstore Cowboy, Elephant.
Who directed Mean Creek?
Mean Creek (2004) was directed by Jacob Aaron Estes and stars Rory Culkin, Scott Mechlowicz, Trevor Morgan.