The Mean Season
1985, English. Directed by Phillip Borsos.
A time between summer... and murder.
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mean Season
The Mean Season is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip BorsosDirector
- Kurt RussellMalcolm Anderson
- Mariel HemingwayChristine Connelly
- Richard JordanAlan Delour
- Richard MasurBill Nolan
- Richard BradfordPhil Wilson
- Joe PantolianoAndy Porter
- Andy GarciaRay Martinez
- Rose PortilloKathy Vasquez
- William SmithAlbert O'Shaughnessy
- Lee SandmanHarold Jacoby
- Dan FitzgeraldCarl Mason
- Cynthia CaquelinRuth Lowenstein
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leon Piedmont
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The Mean Season: quick answers
Is The Mean Season worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mean Season?
The Mean Season runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Mean Season have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mean Season. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mean Season parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mean Season is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mean Season on?
The Mean Season is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mean Season?
If you liked The Mean Season, try D.O.A., The January Man, Tightrope.
Who directed The Mean Season?
The Mean Season (1985) was directed by Phillip Borsos and stars Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan.