Mulholland Drive (2001)

Synopsis

Blonde Betty Elms has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia. Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman's identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.

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Cast

• Naomi Watts as Betty Elms / Diane Selwyn
• Laura Harring as Rita / Camilla Rhodes
• Justin Theroux as Adam
• Ann Miller as Coco
• Mark Pellegrino as Joe
• Robert Forster as Detective McKnight
• Dan Hedaya as Vincenzo Castigliane
• Angelo Badalamenti as Luigi Castigliane
• Patrick Fischler as Dan
• Brent Briscoe as Detective Domgaard

If you liked Mulholland Drive, try

• The Lion King
• Memento
• The Accountant²
• Nightcrawler
• Lost Highway
• The Tree of Life
• The Thin Red Line
• Hellraiser

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a film that keeps you guessing and pulls you into a mysterious Hollywood world, Mulholland Drive is a great pick. Naomi Watts stars as Betty Elms, a hopeful blonde newcomer to the movie scene who crosses paths with a brunette suffering from amnesia. Their quest to uncover the brunette’s identity is layered with strange twists and a dark atmosphere that will grip fans of thrillers and dramas. At the same time, the story follows filmmaker Adam Kesher, whose own troubles add to the film’s tension. With a runtime of just under two and a half hours, it’s perfect for a night when you want to get lost in a complex, moody story that blends mystery and drama. If you like films that challenge you and keep the suspense high, this one will feel like a captivating puzzle worth unraveling.