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  • The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
  • Opened April 10, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 36 min.
  • R
    nudity, strong sexuality and language
  • The film captures the adventures and emotional explorations of three young people trying to find their way in a shifting world: recent college graduate Art Bechstein (Jon Foster) tries to break free from his stern father and his web of gangland Read More
  • Cast: Jon Foster, Peter Sarsgaard, Sienna Miller, Nick Nolte, Mena Suvari, Rawson Marshall Thurber
  • Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
  • Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama, Period Film, Coming-of-Age

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Recent Fan Reviews

  • Oh No!

    mysteries of pittsburgh

    Did not like this movie

  • Must Go!

    Go see it

    A good coming of age indie film worthy of a look. It's beautifully shot and has some great moments captured.

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Critic Reviews

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  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    In the film's most flamboyant role, Peter Sarsgaard's devil-ish charisma and...

  • 70
    Variety | Dennis Harvey

    The full warmth and idiosyncrasy of Chabon's original is missed in an adaptation...

  • 50
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    The movie is all the more artificial because it has been made with great,...

  • 50
    Washington Post |

    Pleasant-to-watch, easily forgotten drama.

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