# Mean Creek (2004)

> A melancholy Oregon teen drama follows a revenge prank that forces a group of friends to face the devastating moral cost of collective cruelty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7054

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Jacob Aaron Estes
- Cast: Rory Culkin, Scott Mechlowicz, Trevor Morgan, Josh Peck, Ryan Kelley, Carly Schroeder, Branden Williams, Heath Lourwood
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377091/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, heartsick, morally serious, quiet evening, serious movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of revenge and the consequences of bullying unfolds in the woods.

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