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Mud

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 10m
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7.4/10
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Matthew McConaughey in Mud (2012)
Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.
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Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
181K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,759
367
    • Jeff Nichols
    • Jeff Nichols
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Tye Sheridan
    • Jacob Lofland
    • Jeff Nichols
    • Jeff Nichols
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Tye Sheridan
    • Jacob Lofland
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    • 353User reviews
    • 388Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
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    "Two Ways to Protect Myself"
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    Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, and Jacob Lofland in Mud (2012)
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    Matthew McConaughey, Jeff Nichols, Tye Sheridan, and Jacob Lofland in Mud (2012)
    Tye Sheridan in Mud (2012)
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    Reese Witherspoon in Mud (2012)
    Reese Witherspoon in Mud (2012)
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    Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols in Mud (2012)
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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Mud
    Tye Sheridan
    Tye Sheridan
    • Ellis
    Jacob Lofland
    Jacob Lofland
    • Neckbone
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Tom
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Juniper
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Senior
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Mary Lee
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Galen
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • King
    Paul Sparks
    Paul Sparks
    • Carver
    Bonnie Sturdivant
    Bonnie Sturdivant
    • May Pearl
    Stuart Greer
    Stuart Greer
    • Miller
    John Ward Jr.
    • Galen's Helper
    Kristy Barrington
    • Princess
    Johnny Cheek
    • Kyle
    Kenneth Hill
    • Nelson
    Michael Abbott Jr.
    Michael Abbott Jr.
    • James
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      • Jeff Nichols
      • Jeff Nichols
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    • Trivia
      Reese Witherspoon had an accident shortly before filming started; her bruises and cuts are real. Instead of covering them with make-up or waiting until she healed more, Jeff Nichols decided to film her like that because it suited the character.
    • Goofs
      Mud says that the same snake antivenom cannot be used twice on the same person. While it is true that repeated use of first-generation antivenoms can cause severe allergic reactions, modern antivenoms can be used repeatedly safely.
    • Quotes

      Mud: She is like a dream you don't want to wake up from.

    • Crazy credits
      Everest Entertainment donates a portion of its profits from each film to charity. By watching an Everest film you have made a difference. We thank you.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Pain & Gain (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Everything You Need
      Written by Ben Nichols

      Performed by Lucero

      Courtesy of Empty Road Music

    User reviews353

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    9/10
    Beautifully filmed Coming-of-Age tale on the Mississippi River
    Mud was very well-received by a packed house at the Paramount Theatre for its Regional Premiere at Austin's SXSW Film Festival. The crowd particularly loved local favorites director Jeff Nichols and the always shape-shifting Matthew McConaughey. (How is it possible that McConaughey hasn't even been nominated for an Oscar yet?) Mud is a charming, entrancing film that has almost lyrical quality as it unfolds along the rural backwoods of Arkansas's Mississippi River. The story revolves around the adventures of two young teenage boys who meet a mysterious drifter appropriately named Mud. Mud is hiding out an island in the Mississippi River awaiting the arrival of his beloved Juniper. The story has elements of drama, thriller, and romance. While the film is slightly too long and the story has a few unnecessary and distracting subplots, its overall eloquence and is absorbing. So like the Mississippi, the story meanders a little too much. The River setting becomes a character in the film that shapes the drama playing out along it. The two teenage actors are excellent, but the film is tour-de-force for McConaughey who is its heart and soul. Highly recommended for those who like serious drama and appreciate natural beauty.
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    • Mar 10, 2013

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      • May 10, 2013 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Mississippi River, Eudora, Arkansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Everest Entertainment
      • Brace Cove Productions
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    • 2 hours 10 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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