Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 6m 20s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (2m 15s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:30] A woman is seen topless in a passionate scene.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:20:15 - 01:21:30] Graphic sexual content involving nudity and suggestive acts.
Drug Use: 🟡 60/100 (1m 25s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:20] A character is seen smoking a cigarette in a tense scene.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:05:10 - 01:06:00] A character is implied to be under the influence of drugs.
Violence: 🔴 75/100 (2m 20s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:55:20 - 00:56:10] A sudden and intense violent act with blood.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:40:00 - 01:41:30] A disturbing and graphic violent scene.
Strong Language: 🟡 65/100 (20s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:35] Use of strong profanity.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:25:45 - 01:26:00] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the basic plot of Mulholland Dr.?
A: Mulholland Dr. is a surreal neo-noir mystery film directed by David Lynch. The story follows an amnesiac woman (Laura Harring) who adopts the name Rita after a car accident on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. She befriends an aspiring actress named Betty (Naomi Watts), and together they try to uncover Rita's true identity. The film is known for its dreamlike narrative structure and ambiguous symbolism.
A: Mulholland Dr. is a surreal neo-noir mystery film directed by David Lynch. The story follows an amnesiac woman (Laura Harring) who adopts the name Rita after a car accident on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. She befriends an aspiring actress named Betty (Naomi Watts), and together they try to uncover Rita's true identity. The film is known for its dreamlike narrative structure and ambiguous symbolism.
Q: Who are the main actors in Mulholland Dr.?
A: The main actors in Mulholland Dr. include Naomi Watts as Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn, Laura Harring as Rita/Camilla Rhodes, Justin Theroux as Adam Kesher, and Jeanne Bates as Irene. The film features a mix of established and emerging talent, with standout performances by Watts and Harring.
A: The main actors in Mulholland Dr. include Naomi Watts as Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn, Laura Harring as Rita/Camilla Rhodes, Justin Theroux as Adam Kesher, and Jeanne Bates as Irene. The film features a mix of established and emerging talent, with standout performances by Watts and Harring.
Q: Why is Mulholland Dr. considered a challenging film to understand?
A: Mulholland Dr. is considered challenging because of its nonlinear narrative, surreal imagery, and ambiguous symbolism. Director David Lynch deliberately avoids straightforward explanations, leaving many aspects of the plot open to interpretation. The film blends reality and dream sequences, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
A: Mulholland Dr. is considered challenging because of its nonlinear narrative, surreal imagery, and ambiguous symbolism. Director David Lynch deliberately avoids straightforward explanations, leaving many aspects of the plot open to interpretation. The film blends reality and dream sequences, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
Q: What are some key themes explored in Mulholland Dr.?
A: Key themes in Mulholland Dr. include identity, illusion vs. reality, the dark side of Hollywood, and the nature of dreams. The film critiques the entertainment industry while exploring psychological disintegration and the blurred lines between fantasy and actuality.
A: Key themes in Mulholland Dr. include identity, illusion vs. reality, the dark side of Hollywood, and the nature of dreams. The film critiques the entertainment industry while exploring psychological disintegration and the blurred lines between fantasy and actuality.
Q: Did Mulholland Dr. receive any major awards or nominations?
A: Yes, Mulholland Dr. received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. David Lynch won the Best Director award at Cannes, and the film was later included in numerous 'best films of all time' lists. It also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
A: Yes, Mulholland Dr. received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. David Lynch won the Best Director award at Cannes, and the film was later included in numerous 'best films of all time' lists. It also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.
