Mental (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mental is a 2013 comedy drama directed by P.J. Hogan, starring Toni Collette, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide. It earned 6 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the AACTA Awards 2013. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- P.J. Hogan
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Dada Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mental About?
The premise of Mental without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Shirley’s marriage unravels and her relationship with her teenage daughters becomes strained, she increasingly retreats into elaborate musical fantasies. Her husband, Barry, struggles to manage their five daughters as Shirley’s grip on reality weakens. The arrival of Shaz, a quirky and unconventional woman, further complicates their already chaotic family dynamic, turning their lives upside down and challenging their perceptions of love and sanity.
Mental Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- australia
- sister sister relationship
- hitchhiker
- family relationships
- adultery
- water slide
- teenage girl
- tied up
- female nudity
- dog
- wheelie bin
- father daughter estrangement
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- dysfunctional family
- neighbor
- political campaign
- shark
- five sisters
- female full frontal nudity
- breasts
- female pubic hair
- slapstick comedy
- written by director
- husband wife relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- mental breakdown
- depression
- singing
- babysitter
- family home
- father daughter relationship
- cheating husband
- psychiatric patient
- female psychiatric patient
- mentally ill woman
- psychiatric hospital
- reckless driving
- water park
- suburb
- lesbian
- australian aborigine
- aboriginal
- interracial friendship
- interracial romance
- teenage boy
- taser
- hog tied
- summer job
- loss of daughter
- acoustic guitar
- guitar playing
Mental Cast
Toni Collette leads the cast, with Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber. Directed by P.J. Hogan; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director P.J. Hogan
Also Starring in Mental
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Mental Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mental 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 56% User score
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Movie Insider 4.8 /5
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Mental Plot Summary
What happens in Mental from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shirley Moochmoore Toni Collette is a warm, devoted mother living with her family in the sun-dappled coastal suburb of Dolphin Heads. A world away from quiet suburb life, she clings to the comfort of her favorite musical, The Sound of Music, and her gentle, unwavering care for her five daughters. When a sudden burst of impulsive behavior lands her in trouble, she becomes the catalyst for a ripple of consequences that touch everyone around her. Her husband, Barry Moochmoore Anthony LaPaglia, a local politician who travels often and is frequently absent, feels embarrassment and pressure as he tries to keep the family together.
Full summary
The whole story of Mental, scene by scene
Mental Box Office
Mental grossed $4.4 million worldwide. $17,669 came from the US and Canada and $4.4 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
- US & Canada
- $17.7K
- International
- $4.4M
Mental Awards & Nominations
Mental earned 6 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the AACTA Awards 2013.
6 nominations1 ceremony
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AACTA Awards 2013 6 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Lead Actress – Toni Collette
- Nominated Best Original Music Score
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Liev Schreiber
Mental Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mental.
How Well Do You Know Mental?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Shirley Moochmoore's husband?
Cars in Mental
11 cars on screen, including the 2008 Ford Falcon and the 1999 Holden Commodore VT.
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1978 Ford F-100 Minor role -
2000 Ford Fairlane Minor role
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Mental FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mental, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mental?
Mental runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Mental released?
Mental was released on March 29, 2013.
Who directed Mental?
Mental was directed by P.J. Hogan.
More films by P.J. Hogan Who is in the cast of Mental?
Mental stars Toni Collette, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Mental make at the box office?
Mental grossed $4.4 million worldwide ($17,669 domestic, $4.4 million international).
How is Mental rated?
Mental has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic, 56% on TMDB and 4.8/5 on Movie Insider.
Was Mental nominated for any awards?
Mental received 6 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Mental have a post-credit scene?
No. Mental has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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