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Mud

Play trailer Poster for Mud PG-13 Released May 10, 2013 2h 10m Drama Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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While exploring a Mississippi River island, Arkansas boys Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) encounter Mud (Matthew McConaughey),a fugitive who needs their help. Though Mud killed a man in Texas and has bounty hunters on his trail, he is most concerned about reuniting with Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), the love of his life. Ellis, who is suffering the pangs of his first crush, agrees to help Mud. He and Neckbone do all they can to protect Mud and help him reunite with Juniper.
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Bolstered by a strong performance from Matthew McConaughey in the title role, Mud offers an engaging Southern drama that manages to stay sweet and heartwarming without being sappy.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk Its beguiling mix of naturalism and fabulism will appeal to adults who'd like to see a version of Beasts Of The Southern Wild with fewer fairy lights. Rated: 4/5 Sep 5, 2017 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com The type of film that's miraculously heartwarming, while also mournful and filled with sorrow. Rated: A Apr 23, 2015 Full Review Mary Corliss TIME Magazine Glorious vision of youth and truth, love and loss, your name is Mud. Jan 1, 2014 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film McConaughey, Sheridan, and Lofland carry the film and make Mud one of the year’s best films... Rated: B+ Aug 20, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a story of childhood adventure steeped in the rural culture of life on the Mississippi and the mythology of Huckleberry Finn, but this boy’s adventure is also tangled in the world of adults and family bonds. May 6, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz A film that mixes the intimate with the epic, thrilling action with slow-burning drama, Mud is a searing 2012 slice of Southern US-set cinema which rivals the brilliant Beasts of the Southern Wild from the same year. Rated: 4.5/5 May 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom H I’m astonished at the shallow reviews. Dig into this film and it reveals a weakness of plot and character. The actors take advantage of the plot and overact. You Hollywood critics must have some backdoor actors who you love. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Audience Member The spiritual adaption of Huckleberry Finn. Evocative folklore atmosphere , Compelling for performances and Tied together with Beautiful cinematography. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Charlie P The perfect example of a perfect film, gripping from start to finish without being over-the-top on action, you’re left wanting to know more right from the get go. And a wonderful ending to top it all off. A great balance of humour, intrigue and emotion paired with impeccable acting and directing makes this a 5/5 and one of the best I’ve seen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review mark g Incredible writing coupled with great performances by all involved. Throw in an excellent soundtrack and score. This really is a remarkable film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Kiran M Kids acting is amazing and so natural. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review yungg B this is a slightly extraordinary story executed excellently (heehee). its one i always feel is underrated but it fights above its weight. just the right balance of drama, grit and heart without any pretentious garbo. mad recommend. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis While exploring a Mississippi River island, Arkansas boys Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) encounter Mud (Matthew McConaughey),a fugitive who needs their help. Though Mud killed a man in Texas and has bounty hunters on his trail, he is most concerned about reuniting with Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), the love of his life. Ellis, who is suffering the pangs of his first crush, agrees to help Mud. He and Neckbone do all they can to protect Mud and help him reunite with Juniper.
Director
Jeff Nichols
Producer
Lisa Maria Falcone, Sarah Green, Aaron Ryder
Screenwriter
Jeff Nichols
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
Brace Cove, FilmNation
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual References|Language|Smoking|Some Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 10, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.6M
Runtime
2h 10m
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