Mumford

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Mumford

R

1999

1h 52m

Comedy

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Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee) and a woman with chronic fatigue syndrome (Hope Davis). But Mumford also draws the ire of the town's two established doctors (David Paymer, Jane Adams). Resentful of Mumford's success, they hire an attorney (Martin Short) to impugn his character, and together they reveal shocking secrets from Mumford's past.

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Critics Consensus

Memorable moments are few and far between.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/26/2010

4/5

Great characters, but for older teens and up.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

05/08/2002

D

A film without conviction, about a town full of people with problems without depth, aided by a guru without soul.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

01/01/2000

A-

It turns the tricks of psychology into duplicitous high play.

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Chuck Klosterman

Akron Beacon Journal

10/26/2023

2.5/4

Philosophically, it doesn't succeed at any goal that deep. But because it doesn't take itself too seriously (and because the interaction between its players is charming and smart), Mumford works as an example of harmless fun for smart audiences.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

01/12/2023

3.5/4

...an easygoing and entirely agreeable piece of work that ranks near the top of Kasdan’s solid filmography.

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

08/29/2019

It's the little big film in the director's (Lawrence Kasdan) filmography. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Lawrence F.

@luria 1d

Interesting, entertaining movie with a lot of quirky charm. Inventive and intelligent. Kasdan is a great talent.

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Michael G

@Countrylawyer Feb 5

This is a fast, fun, quirky feel-good movie. The writing is good and every character in the movie is likeable. Very enjoyable to watch.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 16

Funny in 1 hour and 52 minutes. A success on home media. Ages 17 and older.

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Jeffre L

@RT26337330 02/09/2024

Lawrence Kasdan wrote and directed. A wonderful off-beat little tale. Surprisingly delightful

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steve d

@RT35616104 07/04/2020

uninteresting charecters and a script with little to say.

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05/01/2020

A comedy? A think piece? An independent film? Yes, yes, and yes. The unconventional romantic comedy has a stellar cast and is very underrated. You will be glad you watched this one.

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Synopsis

Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee) and a woman with chronic fatigue syndrome (Hope Davis). But Mumford also draws the ire of the town's two established doctors (David Paymer, Jane Adams). Resentful of Mumford's success, they hire an attorney (Martin Short) to impugn his character, and together they reveal shocking secrets from Mumford's past.

Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Producer: Lawrence Kasdan, Charles Okun
Screenwriter: Lawrence Kasdan
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 24, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 23, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.6M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround