---
title: "Mud"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mud-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 103731
imdb_id: "tt1935179"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 3097
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Mud (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mud-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mud is a 2013 film centered on the experiences of two teenage boys who encounter a stranger while exploring an island in the Mississippi River. The narrative follows the boys as they discover that the man is a fugitive currently hiding in the area. After forming an alliance with him, the youths decide to assist the man in his efforts to reunite with his lover. This endeavor proves dangerous, as the fugitive is being pursued by an avenging family and their armed posse. The boys must navigate the risks associated with helping the man escape those who are hunting him down. The story focuses on the developing relationship between the teenagers and the fugitive as they work toward his goal of leaving the island. Throughout the film, the boys face the consequences of their involvement in the man's plight while dealing with the threats posed by the armed individuals tracking him. The film explores themes of loyalty and survival set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two teenage boys help a mysterious fugitive hiding on an island in the Mississippi River."

### Why Watch
- engaging river setting
- compelling fugitive plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains dangerous armed conflict
- features intense pursuits
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of violence involving an avenging family and an armed posse.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, gritty, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Nichols
- **Networks / Studios**: Everest Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment, Brace Cove Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matthew McConaughey** as *Mud*
- **Reese Witherspoon** as *Juniper*
- **Tye Sheridan** as *Ellis*
- **Jacob Lofland** as *Neckbone*
- **Sam Shepard** as *Tom*
- **Ray McKinnon** as *Senior*
- **Sarah Paulson** as *Mary Lee*
- **Michael Shannon** as *Galen*
- **Joe Don Baker** as *King*
- **Paul Sparks** as *Carver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who finds the fugitive?
Two teenage boys discover the fugitive hiding out on an island.

### Q: Where is the fugitive hiding?
The fugitive is hiding on an island in the Mississippi River.

### Q: What is the fugitive trying to do?
He is trying to reunite with his lover and escape.

### Q: Who is pursuing the fugitive?
An avenging family and their armed posse are pursuing him.

### Q: What do the boys do to help?
The boys help him reunite with his lover and escape.

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