Reception
Mumford was generally considered a pleasant but forgettable film. Many critics expressed a general approval, but questioned the unpleasant back story (which contrasted with the overall tone of the film). The film has a 56% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus "Memorable moments are few and far between."
The film, based on a $28 million budget, was a commercial failure, earning only $4,555,459 in the US.
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