Mud
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 130 min · ★ 7.1 · 87% critics
Two teenage boys stumble on a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and decide to help him reunite with his lover. Their plan draws them into conflict with an avenging family and an armed posse.
Based on Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2013-04-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (3,064 votes)
- Box office
- $32,600,000
- Budget
- $10,000,000
About
If you like character-driven Southern dramas with river-side tension and a coming-of-age vibe, Mud may hit the mark; Not for you if you need nonstop action or fast pacing—especially if you prefer the lighter adventure of Bridge to Terabithia.
Pros: authentic Southern atmosphere; compelling acting; engaging drama | Cons: slow pacing; uneven entertainment; some find it dull
Themes
- sniper
- friendship
- bounty hunter
- snake
- mississippi river
- river
- killing
- houseboat
- motel
- arkansas
- coming of age
- murder
- +23 more
Cast & crew
Matthew McConaughey
as Mud
Reese Witherspoon
as Juniper
Tye Sheridan
as Ellis
Jacob Lofland
as Neckbone
Sam Shepard
as Tom
Ray McKinnon
as Senior
Sarah Paulson
as Mary Lee
Michael Shannon
as Galen
Joe Don Baker
as King
Paul Sparks
as Carver
Directed by Jeff Nichols