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Altered Minds (2015): Ratings & Plot

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Altered Minds is a 2015 drama thriller directed by Michael Z. Wechsler. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
Metascore
57
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Altered Minds (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Altered Minds About?

The premise of Altered Minds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As Tommy Shellner's grasp on reality weakens, he organizes a family gathering with a hidden agenda: to confront his estranged father, a former CIA psychiatrist. Tommy accuses his father of conducting unethical research involving orphaned children, and the ensuing confrontation shatters the facade of a peaceful reunion. A disturbing history of deception and damaged minds is revealed as the celebration spirals into turmoil, exposing a complex and unsettling truth.

Altered Minds Themes & Keywords

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  • cia central intelligence agency
  • family relationships
  • children
  • son
  • psychiatrist
  • reunion
  • family reunion
  • bird in title
  • color in title
  • large family
  • psychology
  • animal in title
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Crew

The Director of Altered Minds

Directed by Michael Z. Wechsler.

Ratings

Altered Minds Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Altered Minds 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Altered Minds Plot Summary

What happens in Altered Minds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the winter chill blankets the suburban landscape of New Jersey, casting a cold shadow over the outskirts of New York City, Dr. Nathaniel Shellner (75) finds himself bedridden. His incredible journey as a psychiatrist is defined by a relentless commitment to helping war-torn refugees heal from their traumas. His story is just as remarkable on a personal level; alongside his wife Lillian, they have welcomed three children from across the globe: Tommy, Julie, and Harry, forming a family grounded in love and acceptance.

Full summary

The whole story of Altered Minds, scene by scene

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Videos

Altered Minds Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Altered Minds.

Altered Minds Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Judd Hirsch, Ryan O'Nan Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Altered Minds?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Dr. Nathaniel Shellner's profession?

Details

Altered Minds Also Known As

Also known as “红色罗宾”.

Also known as
  • 红色罗宾

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FAQ

Altered Minds FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Altered Minds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Altered Minds?

Altered Minds runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Altered Minds released?

Altered Minds was released on November 20, 2015.

Who directed Altered Minds?

Altered Minds was directed by Michael Z. Wechsler.

How is Altered Minds rated?

Altered Minds has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.

Does Altered Minds have a post-credit scene?

No. Altered Minds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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