Mute 2018
“He doesn’t need words.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Director
- Duncan Jones
- Networks
- Studio Babelsberg, Liberty Films
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is Mute?
Mute is a 2018 tech-noir science fiction, mystery, and thriller film directed by Duncan Jones, who co-wrote the script with Michael Robert Johnson. The film serves as a follow-up to the 2009 film Moon and stars Alexander Skarsgård, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux, Robert Sheehan, Noel Clarke, and Florence.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 23, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Studio Babelsberg, Liberty Films
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 1,174 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~126 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Studio Babelsberg, Liberty Films
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Mute is a 2018 tech-noir science fiction, mystery, and thriller film directed by Duncan Jones, who co-wrote the script with Michael Robert Johnson. The film serves as a follow-up to the 2009 film Moon and stars Alexander Skarsgård, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux, Robert Sheehan, Noel Clarke, and Florence. The story is set in a near-future Berlin and follows Leo Beiler, a mute bartender with a violent past, who ventures into the city's teeming and seamy underworld when his girlfriend vanishes. He is forced to take on this dangerous environment as he searches for her, relying on actions that speak louder than words. The film has a runtime of two hours and six minutes and was released in the United States on February 23, 2018.
Should you watch it?
“A mute man navigates Berlin's dangerous underworld to find his missing girlfriend in this science fiction thriller.”
- Features a diverse ensemble cast including Alexander Skarsgård, Paul Rudd, and Justin Theroux.
- Serves as a thematic follow-up to director Duncan Jones's 2009 film Moon.
- Presents a unique vision of a near-future urban landscape.
- The project spent a decade in development, which may impact its narrative cohesion for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric science fiction mysteries set in stylized, futuristic urban environments.
This film is rated R, features a deliberate pace, and explores dark themes within a gritty, near-future setting.
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Where can I watch Mute?
The film is available to stream on Netflix.
Is Mute worth watching?
Whether the film is worth watching depends on your appreciation for slow-burn science fiction that prioritizes atmosphere and world-building.
What is the runtime of Mute?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Is this a standalone film?
While it is a standalone story, it is considered a follow-up to the director's 2009 film Moon.
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