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Mud

2013Movie2 h 10 minPG-13

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic767.8Rotten Tomatoes97%80%

A moving, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Running from his past. Hiding from the law. Only one way out.

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.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Crime Thriller
  • Intense Character Study
  • Romantic Tension
  • Mississippi River Setting
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Atmospheric Cinematography
  • Redemption Story

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Jeff Nichols
Written by
Jeff Nichols
Produced by
Sarah Green, Aaron Ryder, Lisa Maria Falcone
Music by
David Wingo

Everyone

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Facts

April 26, 2013 · 2 h 10 min · PG-13

Released
April 26, 2013
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$33 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Big Damn Heroes, Coming of Age Story, Chekhov's Gun +9

  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Awesome McCoolname
  • Shadow Archetype
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Shirtless Scene
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Berserker Tears
  • Wild Child
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Amicable Exes

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mud?"

Questions about Mud

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mud?

fuboTVPhiloParamount+KanopyHooplaStarzPlexFawesome

In the United States, Mud streams on fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, Starz, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Mud worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Mud okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Mud good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Mud a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$33 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Mud use?

Big Damn HeroesComing of Age StoryChekhov's GunAwesome McCoolnameShadow ArchetypeGadgeteer GeniusShirtless SceneBittersweet EndingBerserker TearsWild ChildJerk with a Heart of GoldAmicable Exesand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Big Damn Heroes, Coming of Age Story, and Chekhov's Gun.