Mute 2018
"He doesn’t need words."
Duncan Jones' neon-soaked sci-fi mystery *Mute (2018)* plunges viewers into the rain-slicked underbelly of a near-future Berlin, where silence isn't just golden—it's a survival tool.
Director: Duncan Jones
Cast
Alexander Skarsgård
Leo Beiler
Paul Rudd
Cactus Bill
Justin Theroux
Duck Teddington
Seyneb Saleh
Naadirah
Robert Sheehan
Luba
Jannis Niewöhner
Nicky Simsek
Noel Clarke
Stuart
Dominic Monaghan
Oswald
Sam Rockwell
Sam Bell
Florence Kasumba
Tanya
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mute (2018) about?
*Mute (2018)* follows Leo Beiler, a mute bar owner in a neon-drenched Berlin, as he searches for his missing girlfriend. His journey uncovers a city teeming with secrets, underground dealings, and dangerous medical experiments. Along the way, Leo's past and his refusal to speak collide in shocking ways.
Who directed Mute?
Duncan Jones, known for his work on *Moon* and *Source Code*, directed *Mute*. His distinctive blend of sci-fi and noir influences shapes this futuristic Berlin thriller.
Who stars in Mute?
The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux, Robert Sheehan, and Jannis Niewöhner in key roles.
Is Mute (2018) worth watching?
*Mute (2018)* is a polarizing but visually stunning sci-fi thriller that rewards patient viewers with its intricate plot and atmospheric tension. While not as universally acclaimed as Jones' earlier work, its exploration of silence, identity, and moral ambiguity makes it a compelling watch for fans of cerebral sci-fi.
How long is Mute?
The runtime for *Mute (2018)* is 126 minutes, or 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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About Mute (2018) — A Cyberpunk Thriller of Silence and Survival
Duncan Jones' neon-soaked sci-fi mystery *Mute (2018)* plunges viewers into the rain-slicked underbelly of a near-future Berlin, where silence isn't just golden—it's a survival tool. Alexander Skarsgård stars as Leo Beiler, a traumatized bar bouncer who communicates through grunts and gestures but navigates a world of cutthroat surgeons, black-market dealers, and cybernetic enforcers with brutal precision. When his beloved companion disappears without a trace, Leo's search drags him deeper into a labyrinth of betrayal and medical experimentation, all set against a backdrop of sleek high-tech neon and shadowy alleyways. Themes of isolation, identity, and the cost of silence weave through this visually striking thriller, blending cerebral sci-fi with the raw tension of a classic noir chase.
With Justin Theroux as a morally ambiguous surgeon and Paul Rudd playing a morally ambiguous bartender, the cast delivers performances as layered as the film's cyberpunk aesthetic. Jones crafts a moody, atmospheric experience—equal parts cerebral and visceral—where every shadowy corner of Berlin feels like a potential threat. For fans of cerebral sci-fi that lingers long after the credits roll, *Mute (2018)* is a gripping dive into a world where words are optional but consequences aren't.
