The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2009) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2009 · 95 min · English

Directed by

Rawson Marshall Thurber

Starring

Peter Sarsgaard, Sienna Miller, Jon Foster

Following his graduation, Art Bechstein seeks to escape his father’s powerful influence and the complicated criminal ties that surround his family. He becomes entangled with Jane Bellweather and her boyfriend, Cleveland Arning, forming a complex web of relationships. As summer progresses, Art finds himself caught between loyalty to his family and the allure of a new, independent life, forcing him to confront difficult choices and navigate a challenging personal journey.