---
title: "The Mudge Boy"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mudge-boy-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26899
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Mudge Boy (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mudge-boy-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Mudge Boy is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Showtime Independent Films, First Cold Press. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A troubled fourteen-year-old misfit struggles to cope with his mother's sudden death."

### Why Watch
- Provides a dramatic character study of a teenager
- Explores a poignant family dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with heavy and troubled themes
- Limited details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with a troubled existence and the sudden death of a mother.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: troubled, miserable, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mudge-boy-2003#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Burke
- **Networks / Studios**: Showtime Independent Films, First Cold Press

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emile Hirsch** as *Duncan Mudge*
- **Tom Guiry** as *Perry Foley*
- **Richard Jenkins** as *Edgar Mudge*
- **Pablo Schreiber** as *Brent*
- **Zachary Knighton** as *Travis*
- **Ryan Donowho** as *Scotty*
- **Meredith Handerhan** as *Tonya*
- **Beckie King** as *April*
- **Sandra Gartner** as *Lydia Mudge*
- **Tara Arielle O'Reilly** as *Emily Foley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of The Mudge Boy?
The film was released in 2003.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under drama and romance.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Duncan Mudge, a 14-year-old misfit.

### Q: What is the central conflict of the story?
Duncan struggles to fill the void left by his mother's sudden death while trying to get his vacant father's attention.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Mudge Boy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26899)
- [The Mudge Boy (2003) - Překlady — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26899-the-mudge-boy/translations)
- [Ten kluk Mudge [The Mudge Boy] (2003): Komentáře a recenze…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/221371-ten-kluk-mudge/komentare)

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