Mud (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2013, Mud is a drama film directed by Jeff Nichols, running about 130 minutes. “Running from his past. Hiding from the law. Only one way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and form a pact to help him reunite with his lover and escape.
Who’s in it. Mud stars Matthew McConaughey as Mud, Tye Sheridan as Ellis, Michael Shannon as Galen and Joe Don Baker as King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Mud has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $32.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mud (2013)?
- In US, Mud is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mud worth watching?
- Mud holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mud?
- Mud stars Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Michael Shannon, Joe Don Baker and Sam Shepard.
- When was Mud released?
- Mud was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.