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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) movie poster

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is a 2009 adventure drama directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, starring Peter Sarsgaard, Sienna Miller and Jon Foster. It is partly based on The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $80,283 worldwide. Critics gave it 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
12%
worldwide gross
$80.3K
Metascore
38
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The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh About?

The premise of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh without spoilers, adapted from The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon.

Following his graduation, Art Bechstein seeks to escape his father’s powerful influence and the complicated criminal ties that surround his family. He becomes entangled with Jane Bellweather and her boyfriend, Cleveland Arning, forming a complex web of relationships. As summer progresses, Art finds himself caught between loyalty to his family and the allure of a new, independent life, forcing him to confront difficult choices and navigate a challenging personal journey.

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • scantily clad female
  • exploring sexuality
  • voice over narration
  • friendship between men
  • year 1983
  • coming of age
  • pittsburgh pennsylvania
  • abandoned factory
  • father son relationship
  • older man younger man relationship
  • sexual attraction
  • love triangle
+38 more
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • summer
  • gangster
  • sex scene
  • blonde
  • voyeur
  • sex in a book store
  • sex in bed
  • bikini
  • panties
  • female frontal nudity
  • nudity
  • breasts
  • cleavage
  • kiss
  • reverse cowboy sex position
  • rear entry sex
  • yellow dress
  • red dress
  • blue dress
  • sex montage
  • woman on top
  • sex standing up
  • sex on a desk
  • sex in an office
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • bisexual man
  • gay sex
  • gay kiss
  • based on novel
  • barefoot male
  • camera shot of feet
  • camera shot of bare feet
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • sex at work
  • elevator
  • hotel
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Cast & crew

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Cast

Peter Sarsgaard leads the cast, with Sienna Miller and Jon Foster. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.

From the director

More from Rawson Marshall Thurber

More films directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, best-rated first: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, We're the Millers, Central Intelligence and Red Notice.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Mysteries of Pittsburgh 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Box Office

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh grossed $80,283 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$80.3K

US & Canada
$80.3K
Videos

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh.

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh - Original Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh

19 cars on screen, including the 1967 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1976 Yamaha XS 650.

All 19 cars
  • 1967 Plymouth Barracuda in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Main role
  • 1976 Yamaha XS 650 in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh 1976 Yamaha XS 650 Main role
  • 1978 Chrysler LeBaron in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Important role
  • 1981 Dodge Diplomat in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh 1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role
Details

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Pittsburgh Sırları” and “Les Mystères de Pittsburgh”.

Also known as
  • Pittsburgh Sırları
  • Les Mystères de Pittsburgh
  • I misteri di Pittsburgh
  • Ein verhängnisvoller Sommer
  • 神秘匹兹堡
  • Los misterios de Pittsburgh
  • מיסתורי פיטסבורג
  • Тайны Питтсбурга
  • Os Mistérios de Pittsburgh
  • Usina de Sonhos
  • Záhady Pittsburghu
  • Таємниці Пітсбурга
+1 more
  • 피츠버그의 미스터리

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FAQ

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Mysteries of Pittsburgh released?

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh was released on April 10, 2009.

Who directed The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.

More films by Rawson Marshall Thurber

Who is in the cast of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh?

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh stars Peter Sarsgaard, Sienna Miller and Jon Foster.

How much did The Mysteries of Pittsburgh make at the box office?

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh grossed $80,283 worldwide.

How is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh rated?

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh has 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 41% on TMDB.

Is The Mysteries of Pittsburgh based on a book?

Yes. The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is partly adapted from The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon.

Does The Mysteries of Pittsburgh have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mysteries of Pittsburgh has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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