Mean Creek

~Beneath the surface, everyone has a secret.

Overview

Teenagers living in small-town Oregon take a boat trip for a birthday celebration. When they get an idea to play a mean trick on the town bully, it suddenly goes too far. Soon they're forced to deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2004-08-20
Budget: $500000
Revenue: $603943
Runtime: 90 min

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