Mental (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Mental is a comedy and drama film directed by P.J. Hogan, running about 116 minutes. “Every family is a little bit mental.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A charismatic, crazy hothead transforms a family's life when she becomes the nanny of five girls.
Who’s in it. Mental stars Liev Schreiber as Trevor Blundell, Toni Collette as Shaz, Caroline Goodall as Doris and Anthony LaPaglia as Barry Moochmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mental has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mental page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mental tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mental (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mental change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mental worth watching?
- Mental holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mental?
- Mental stars Liev Schreiber, Toni Collette, Caroline Goodall, Anthony LaPaglia and Kerry Fox.
- When was Mental released?
- Mental was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.