Mud (2012)

Synopsis of Mud

A pair of inquisitive adolescents encounter a charismatic drifter with an incredible story in this drama from Take Shelter writer/director Jeff Nichols. Mississippi adolescents Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) are exploring along the mighty Mississippi when they stumble upon a small island inhabited by Mud (Matthew McConaughey), a desperado who claims to be on the run from brutal bounty hunters after killing a man in Texas. According to Mud, his true love Juniper (Reese Witherspoon) is awaiting his arrival in town, and together they plan to make a daring escape. Fascinated, the two boys agree to help Mud slip past his pursuers, despite the potential dangers of doing so. Sam Shepard, Sarah Paulson, and Michael Shannon co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):

Jeff Nichols

Writer(s):

Jeff Nichols

Producer(s):

Lisa Maria Falcone, Aaron Ryder, Sarah Green

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG13(Smoking, Violence, Sexual Situations, Profanity, Adult Situations)

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