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      The Mudge Boy

      R Released Jan 17, 2003 1 hr. 34 min. Drama List
      77% 26 Reviews Tomatometer 73% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score Ignored by his father, Edgar (Richard Jenkins), ostracized by the local children and torn apart by the recent death of his mother, young teen Duncan Mudge (Emile Hirsch) begins behaving strangely. At first, he seeks comfort in the company of his pet chicken, and later he begins dressing in his late mother's clothing. When Mudge finds himself attracted to a local boy named Perry (Thomas Guiry), he has no one to help him understand his burgeoning homosexuality. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The biting off the chicken head is what made this film abhorrent. There was no need. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Akshay M The Mudge Boy is an odd and unsettling drama. Duncan mudge played by young Emile Hirsch is a naive boy who cannot cope after his mother's death and do some strange things which leads to tragic circumstances with his friend. It's hard to watch but the performance by Hirsch is hard to turn away. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/15 Full Review Audience Member Tragic & unsettling, with a sensitive performance from Hirsch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member great performances but the story was kinda weak..but it did hold my interest..it had an honest and real feel too it...it also got strange and shocking towards the end. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Really strong movie, one of those gems you happen to find. One of the best coming-of-age pics I've seen recently, with strong performances that will move you. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member when duncan said"have you ever think about kissing me"i think that's really moves me .and i don't think the 2 guys are gay.it's just kinda lust or favor between 2 teens. whatever emile hirsch is amazing actor.and it's a heart touching movie and i love it :) Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Matt Weitz Dallas Morning News Condescending tone ... contrivance ... and clich. Rated: C Jul 22, 2004 Full Review Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Like a sturdy, well-observed short story, its narrative pieces put together with a plain elegance. Rated: B- Jul 1, 2004 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times The Mudge Boy is odd and intense, very well acted, and impossible to dismiss. Rated: 3/4 Jun 25, 2004 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 3/5 Jul 21, 2005 Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews Tender, touching and tragic ... it's also rewarding and redemptive. Rated: 3/4 Mar 27, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Ignored by his father, Edgar (Richard Jenkins), ostracized by the local children and torn apart by the recent death of his mother, young teen Duncan Mudge (Emile Hirsch) begins behaving strangely. At first, he seeks comfort in the company of his pet chicken, and later he begins dressing in his late mother's clothing. When Mudge finds himself attracted to a local boy named Perry (Thomas Guiry), he has no one to help him understand his burgeoning homosexuality.
      Director
      Michael Burke
      Executive Producer
      Stanley Tucci
      Screenwriter
      Michael Burke
      Distributor
      Strand Releasing
      Production Co
      First Cold Press Productions, Showtime Pictures
      Rating
      R (Rape|Language|Graphic Dialogue|Strong Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 17, 2003, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      May 9, 2006
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $62.5K
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)