Mud Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Sep. 8, 2013

Mud

Release Date: Friday, April 26, 2013 Limited

Two boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi and form a pact to help him reunite with his lover and escape.

Director: Jeff Nichols

Starring: Matthew McConaughey • Reese Witherspoon • Tye Sheridan • Michael Shannon • Sam Shepard

PG-13 Drama 2 hrs, 15 m

3.97 / 5.0

95% WILL SEE 5% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Ellis, a 14-year-old boy, is determind to help his friend Mud, a dangerous yet charismatic fugitive, escape from both the law and some very serious bounty hunters.

Drama

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Who stars in Mud – Cast List

Matthew McConaughey
... Mud

The Wolf of Wall Street, The Lost Bus
Reese Witherspoon
... Juniper

A Wrinkle in Time, Sing
Tye Sheridan
... Ellis

The Order, Ready Player One
Michael Shannon
Nuremberg, Knives Out
S
Sam Shepard
The Notebook, Safe House
S
Sarah Paulson
Bird Box, Glass
R
Ray McKinnon
Ford v Ferrari, Knox Goes Away
J
Joe Don Baker
Strange Wilderness
P
Paul Sparks
Ford v Ferrari, Eric Larue

Who is making Mud – Crew List

A look at Mud behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jeff Nichols last helmed The Bikeriders and Loving. The film's writer Jeff Nichols last penned Loving and Goat.

Director: Jeff Nichols
Screenwriter: Jeff Nichols
Producers: Lisa Maria Falcone
Sarah Green
Aaron Ryder

Studios: Roadside Attractions
Production Company: Everest Entertainment
FilmNation Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Mud

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2013

Completed

Changed Mud movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some violence, sexual references, language, thematic elements and smoking
Runtime: 2 hrs, 15 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Mud Trailers and Clips

Mud

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Mud Release Date: When was the film released?

Mud was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 26 , 2013. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Pain and Gain, The Big Wedding and At Any Price. As a limited release, Mud was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.