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Mumford

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Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee) and a woman with chronic fatigue syndrome (Hope Davis). But Mumford also draws the ire of the town's two established doctors (David Paymer, Jane Adams). Resentful of Mumford's success, they hire an attorney (Martin Short) to impugn his character, and together they reveal shocking secrets from Mumford's past.
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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 26, 2010
4/5
Great characters, but for older teens and up. Go to Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films May 8, 2002
D
A film without conviction, about a town full of people with problems without depth, aided by a guru without soul. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Jan 1, 2000
A-
It turns the tricks of psychology into duplicitous high play. Go to Full Review Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal Oct 26, 2023
2.5/4
Philosophically, it doesn't succeed at any goal that deep. But because it doesn't take itself too seriously (and because the interaction between its players is charming and smart), Mumford works as an example of harmless fun for smart audiences. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jan 12, 2023
3.5/4
...an easygoing and entirely agreeable piece of work that ranks near the top of Kasdan’s solid filmography. Go to Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof Aug 29, 2019
It's the little big film in the director's (Lawrence Kasdan) filmography. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Oct 6, 2026 Mumford = a *3* star Movie! See more Lawrence F. @luria May 17, 2026 Interesting, entertaining movie with a lot of quirky charm. Inventive and intelligent. Kasdan is a great talent. See more Michael G @Countrylawyer Feb 5, 2026 This is a fast, fun, quirky feel-good movie. The writing is good and every character in the movie is likeable. Very enjoyable to watch. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 16, 2025 Funny in 1 hour and 52 minutes. A success on home media. Ages 17 and older. See more Jeffre L @RT26337330 Feb 9, 2024 Lawrence Kasdan wrote and directed. A wonderful off-beat little tale. Surprisingly delightful See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 4, 2020 uninteresting charecters and a script with little to say. See more Read all reviews
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Lawrence Kasdan

Director

Loren Dean

Dr. Mickey Mumford

Hope Davis

Sofie Crisp

Jason Lee

Skip Skipperton

Alfre Woodard

Lily

Mary McDonnell

Althea Brockett

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Synopsis Dr. Mumford (Loren Dean) is the new psychologist in a small town. His unique style of therapy draws many patients, including a billionaire (Jason Lee) and a woman with chronic fatigue syndrome (Hope Davis). But Mumford also draws the ire of the town's two established doctors (David Paymer, Jane Adams). Resentful of Mumford's success, they hire an attorney (Martin Short) to impugn his character, and together they reveal shocking secrets from Mumford's past.
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Producer
Lawrence Kasdan, Charles Okun
Screenwriter
Lawrence Kasdan
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 24, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 23, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.6M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround
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