The Mend (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mend is a 2015 comedy drama directed by John Magary. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $156.7 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Low Budget – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- John Magary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinelicious Pics
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mend About?
The premise of The Mend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After Alan unexpectedly returns home, his brother Mat discovers a startling secret: Alan hasn't been on vacation, but has instead assumed his former life. This poignant comedy-drama explores the complex and strained relationship between the brothers as they grapple with this unexpected situation and the unresolved issues of their shared past. They must confront their complicated history and the reasons behind their estrangement.
The Mend Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- brother
- bare chested male
- male underwear
- man in a shower
- masturbating
- masturbation
- man wears tighty whities
- man wears white briefs
- briefs
- white briefs
- tighty whities
- brother brother relationship
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- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female pubic hair
The Director of The Mend
Directed by John Magary.
- Director John Magary
The Mend Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mend 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 49% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
2 ratings
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The Mend Plot Summary
What happens in The Mend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film kicks off with Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) anxiously awaiting their transport on a dock that leads to an exquisite island dining experience. As they bide their time, Margot lights a cigarette, prompting Tyler to chide her about ruining her palate. With a glance towards the small boat that will take them to their destination, Tyler explains that despite its size, they only cater to 12 exclusive guests for a hefty price of $1250 each, ensuring a substantial profit for themselves.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mend, scene by scene
The Mend Box Office & Budget
The Mend grossed $156.7 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $78 million came from the US and Canada and $78.7 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$156.7M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $78M
- International
- $78.7M
- Budget
- $70M
The Mend Awards & Nominations
The Mend earned 2 award nominations, including Low Budget – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2016. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Artios Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Low Budget – Comedy
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Screenplay
The Mend Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mend.
How Well Do You Know The Mend?
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 was the cost per head for dining at Hawthorn?
The Mend Also Known As
Also known as “修补生活”.
- Also known as
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- 修补生活
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The Mend FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Mend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mend?
The Mend runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Mend released?
The Mend was released on August 21, 2015.
Who directed The Mend?
The Mend was directed by John Magary.
More films by John Magary How much did The Mend make at the box office?
The Mend grossed $156.7 million worldwide ($78 million domestic, $78.7 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is The Mend rated?
The Mend has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.
Was The Mend nominated for any awards?
The Mend received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Mend have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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