Movie

The Mean Season

“A time between summer... and murder.”

★ 6.2(116)19851h 43m

The Mean Season is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Mean Season

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Phillip Borsos
Release date: 1985-02-15
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: David Foster Productions

The Mean Season — trailer

About The Mean Season

The Mean Season is a 1985 movie in the Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Phillip Borsos, starring Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway and Richard Jordan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 116 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mean Season in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.

Cast

Kurt Russell

Malcolm Anderson

Mariel Hemingway

Christine Connelly

Richard Jordan

Alan Delour

Richard Masur

Bill Nolan

Richard Bradford

Phil Wilson

Joe Pantoliano

Andy Porter

Andy Garcia

Ray Martinez

Rose Portillo

Kathy Vasquez

William Smith

Albert O'Shaughnessy

Lee Sandman

Harold Jacoby

Dan Fitzgerald

Carl Mason

Cynthia Caquelin

Ruth Lowenstein

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mean Season in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Mean Season on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Mean Season on Netflix?+

The Mean Season is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Mean Season?+

The Mean Season has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Mean Season?+

The Mean Season stars Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan, Richard Masur and Richard Bradford.

When did The Mean Season come out?+

The Mean Season is a 1985 movie directed by Phillip Borsos.

What genre is The Mean Season?+

The Mean Season is Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Mean Season?+

The Mean Season was directed by Phillip Borsos.