Mud

PG-13

Released May 10, 2013

2h 10m

Drama

Adventure

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80%

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50,000+ Ratings

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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Critics Consensus

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

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

The type of film that's miraculously heartwarming, while also mournful and filled with sorrow.

Rated: A

Apr 23, 2015

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Mary Corliss

TIME Magazine

Glorious vision of youth and truth, love and loss, your name is Mud.

Jan 1, 2014

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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

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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

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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

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Kiran M

Kids acting is amazing and so natural.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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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

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eric g

I've always liked this movie but upon my most recent rewatch, I've gained a new level of appreciation. Tye Sheridan's performance is absolutely phenomenal and worthy of receiving a best supporting actor nomination. Reality can be harsh. It makes people bitter. Our optimism might just be delusion or maybe there is a better life out there or maybe you can freeze time at a point in your life you wish would never end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/24

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Kim P

I can't count how many times I have passed by this movie but I finally watched it and it's great. The kids, in particular, are especially good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/24

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W B

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Well-written thriller. Shows you that success doesn't require CGI. Captivated beginning to end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Dan R

This movie remains in my Top 10, fresh story, great performances across the board, felt like I was living it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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Jeff Nichols

Director

Matthew McConaughey

Mud

Tye Sheridan

Ellis

Jacob Lofland

Neckbone

Reese Witherspoon

Juniper

Michael Shannon

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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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