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Free the Mind (2013): Ratings & Box Office

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Free the Mind is a 2013 adventure documentary directed by Phie Ambo. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $168,916 worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$168.9K
Metascore
51
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Free the Mind (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Phie Ambo
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Free the Mind About?

The premise of Free the Mind without spoilers.

This documentary follows neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson as he investigates the effects of meditation and yoga. He conducts research to understand how these practices can potentially benefit individuals, including veterans dealing with mental health challenges and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The film explores the science behind mindfulness and its potential to positively impact the brain.

Free the Mind Themes & Keywords

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  • ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
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  • neuroscientist
  • neuroscience
  • 5 year old
  • memory
  • university of wisconsin
  • meditation
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  • hate
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  • child
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  • diary
  • rice
  • bell
  • cigarette smoking
  • restaurant
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  • tears
  • crying
  • pain
  • prologue
  • happiness
  • sadness
  • psychiatry
  • psychology
  • science
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  • reference to derek walcott
  • adoption
  • trauma
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  • foster parents
  • husband wife relationship
  • yoga
  • animated prologue
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Crew

The Director of Free the Mind

Directed by Phie Ambo.

From the director

More from Phie Ambo

More films directed by Phie Ambo: Mechanical Love and Gambler.

Full filmography
Ratings

Free the Mind Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Free the Mind 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Box office

Free the Mind Box Office

Free the Mind grossed $168,916 worldwide. $157,201 came from the US and Canada and $11,715 (7%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$168.9K

US & Canada
$157.2K
International
$11.7K
US & Canada 93% Rest of the world 7%
Videos

Free the Mind Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Free the Mind.

Official U.S. Trailer
Cars

Cars in Free the Mind

18 cars on screen, including the 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 and the 1971 Dodge Charger.

All 18 cars
  • 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 in Free the Mind 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Main role
  • 1971 Dodge Charger in Free the Mind 1971 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 1977 Mercury Cougar in Free the Mind 1977 Mercury Cougar Important role
  • 1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban in Free the Mind 1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban Important role

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FAQ

Free the Mind FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Free the Mind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Free the Mind?

Free the Mind runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Free the Mind released?

Free the Mind was released on May 3, 2013.

Who directed Free the Mind?

Free the Mind was directed by Phie Ambo.

More films by Phie Ambo

How much did Free the Mind make at the box office?

Free the Mind grossed $168,916 worldwide ($157,201 domestic, $11,715 international).

How is Free the Mind rated?

Free the Mind has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Free the Mind have a post-credit scene?

No. Free the Mind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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