The Mule (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mule is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Tony Mahony. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $630,287 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Main Actor at the Premios Feroz 2014. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Tony Mahony
- Original language
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English - Studio
- XLrator Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mule About?
The premise of The Mule without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1983 Australia, a man finds himself harboring a dangerous secret within his body. When apprehended by the authorities, he makes a surprising choice: to suppress it, risking catastrophic consequences. This decision plunges law enforcement, criminals, lawyers, and even his unsuspecting mother into a chaotic and unpredictable game of cat and mouse, as everyone tries to navigate the potentially explosive situation.
The Mule Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- drugs
- drug mule
- thailand
- police
- house arrest
- legal aid
- narcissistic woman
- transphobic
- constipation
- hotel room
- two word title
The Director of The Mule
Directed by Tony Mahony.
- Director Tony Mahony
The Mule Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mule 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 3.6
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
289 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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The Mule Plot Summary
What happens in The Mule from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood), an enthusiastic daylily grower who has garnered numerous accolades, facing a pivotal moment in his life. His daughter Iris (Alison Eastwood) is preparing for her wedding, while Earl’s granddaughter Ginny eagerly hopes her grandfather will attend her birthday celebration. However, Earl’s ex-wife Mary Stone (Dianne Wiest), always the pragmatic voice, understands that Earl is likely to let the family down once more, a prediction that he fulfills with his familiar disregard.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mule, scene by scene
The Mule Box Office
The Mule grossed $630,287 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$630.3K
- International
- $630.3K
The Mule Awards & Nominations
The Mule earned 1 award nomination, including Best Main Actor at the Premios Feroz 2014.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Premios Feroz 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Main Actor – Mario Casas
The Mule Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mule.
How Well Do You Know The Mule?
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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Who plays the lead role of Earl Stone?
The Mule Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Sirenengesang” and “Zavođenje”.
- Also known as
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- Sirenengesang
- Zavođenje
- The Lure - Córki dancingu
- 魅惑
- Vábení sirén
- A Atração
- Завођење
- 인어와 함께 춤을
- Deniz Kızlarının Şarkısı
- ครีบกระหาย
- Дъщерите на дансинга
- ゆれる人魚
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- Дочери танца
- 魅惑人魚姬
- Fiicele dansului
- Доньки дансингу
- פיתיון
- Sirenin zov
- Ellenállhatatlan csábítás
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The Mule FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Mule, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mule?
The Mule runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Mule released?
The Mule was released on November 21, 2014.
Who directed The Mule?
The Mule was directed by Tony Mahony.
How much did The Mule make at the box office?
The Mule grossed $630,287 worldwide.
How is The Mule rated?
The Mule has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic, 63% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Was The Mule nominated for any awards?
The Mule received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Mule have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mule has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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