Mud
“Running from his past. Hiding from the law. Only one way out.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Theatrical TraillerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-18
Top Cast
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Matthew McConaughey
Mud
Reese Witherspoon
Juniper
Tye Sheridan
Ellis
Jacob Lofland
Neckbone
Sam Shepard
Tom
Ray McKinnon
Senior
Sarah Paulson
Mary Lee
Michael Shannon
Galen
Joe Don Baker
King
Paul Sparks
Carver
Bonnie Sturdivant
May Pearl
Stuart Greer
Miller
John Ward Jr.
Galen's Helper
Kristy Barrington
Princess
Johnny Cheek
Kyle
Kenneth Hill
Nelson
Michael Abbott Jr.
James
Earnest McCoy
Man at Budget Inn
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.26x
+$22.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Nichols
- Original Score
- David Wingo
- Original Title
- Mud
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.6M
- Production Studios
- Everest Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment, Brace Cove Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Nichols
Jeff Nichols
David Wingo
Adam Stone
Julie Monroe
Glen Basner, Tom Heller, Aaron Ryder, Lisa Maria Falcone, Sarah Green
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Nichols
Writer
Jeff Nichols
Director
Adam Stone
Director of Photography
Aaron Ryder
Producer
David Wingo
Original Music Composer
Richard A. Wright
Production Design
Lisa Maria Falcone
Producer
Julie Monroe
Editor
Kari Perkins
Costume Design
Sarah Green
Producer
Mickey Giacomazzi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mud
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mud about?
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.
Who directed Mud?
Mud was directed by Jeff Nichols.
Who stars in Mud?
The principal cast of Mud includes Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Sam Shepard.
When was Mud released and how long is it?
Mud was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mud?
Mud had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $32.6M at the worldwide box office (3.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mud was composed by David Wingo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mud?
Mud holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).