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Mud (2013)

โ€œRunning from his past. Hiding from the law. Only one way out.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 3,160 votes 2h 10m pg-13 Drama

#73 of 284 films from 2013 #1671 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jeff Nichols ยท Written by Jeff Nichols

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Overview

Two teenage boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and help him reunite with his lover and escape an avenging family and their armed posse.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Mud
Reese Witherspoonas Juniper
Tye Sheridanas Ellis
Jacob Loflandas Neckbone
Sam Shepardas Tom
Ray McKinnonas Senior
Sarah Paulsonas Mary Lee
Michael Shannonas Galen
Joe Don Bakeras King
Paul Sparksas Carver
Bonnie Sturdivantas May Pearl
Stuart Greeras Miller
John Ward Jr.as Galen's Helper
Kristy Barringtonas Princess

Facts

Release dateApril 26, 2013
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) โ€” longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$32,613,173 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1935179

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Questions

How long is Mud?
Mud runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is Mud worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 3,160 votes, which places it #73 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 75%) and #1671 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Mud?
Mud was directed by Jeff Nichols. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Take Shelter (2011), The Bikeriders (2024), Loving (2016).
Who stars in Mud?
Matthew McConaughey as Mud; Reese Witherspoon as Juniper; Tye Sheridan as Ellis; Jacob Lofland as Neckbone; Sam Shepard as Tom; Ray McKinnon as Senior.
What is Mud rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mud?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/54341.

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