Mud

PG-13

Released May 10, 2013

2 hr. 10 min.

Drama

Adventure

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97%

185 Reviews

Tomatometer

80%

50,000+ Ratings

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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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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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Chief B

Such an underrated masterpiece I'm happy rotten tomatoes at least gave mud the rating it deserves

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Alec C

Sometimes to grow up is to accept the harsh reality, especially around true love! Two boys meet a drifter named Mud who needs their help to escape from dangerous mercenaries and reunite him with his crush. Brings us down in the mud with everyone else and shows us that accepting reality is a big stepping stone for growing up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

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David H

Awesome coming of age type movie but for adults. Acting by everyone was superb especially the two young lads. Beautiful scenery aswell. Fantastic film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/30/23

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Matthew A

Nothing like I imagined. Was looking for a flick to be background noise, instead I didn't get what I needed done, done. This movie was all I didn't think it would be. As usual alright, alright, alright was more like good, better, incredible. The twists and turns, leaps and falls, love and disappointment were all in play. Mystery, some action, some, well you get the picture. For those who haven't seen it, or have it on your playlist. ADD IT!!! There is no disappointment in this movie, and I may watch it again to see if I missed anything. Truly a movie that I didn't know the outcome of, well most of it... What a great time investment!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/23

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James B

my favorite matthew mccoughy film. great acting and the story is great in the river a great adventure film the young actors are great just a fantastic film i think it will be a classic someday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/23

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Gareth v

Career best performances from McCounaghey & Witherspoon in this gripping and engaging drama. One of 2013's best movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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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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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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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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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

The influence of Mark Twain lingers in the warm air of this present-day drama.

Sep 26, 2022

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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
Executive Producer: Glen Basner, Tom Heller, Michael Flynn, Gareth Smith
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

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