Mud_
"Running from his past. Hiding from the law. Only one way out."
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.
Director
Jeff Nichols
Starring
Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan
Box Office
$32.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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8 countries
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5 countries
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2 countries
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2 countries
fuboTV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Mud earned $32.6M worldwide on a $10.0M budget — a 226% return on investment.
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Year context
Mud was released 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (20)
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
JW
John Ward Jr.
Galen's Helper
Kristy Barrington
Princess
JC
Johnny Cheek
Kyle
KH
Kenneth Hill
Nelson
Michael Abbott Jr.
James
EM
Earnest McCoy
Man at Budget Inn
AW
Allie Wade
May Pearl's Friend
DL
Douglas Ligon
Motel Clerk
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$10.0M
Budget
$32.6M
Revenue
+226%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
130 min (2h 10m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (2,991 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$32,613,173
Profit
+$22,613,173
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Mud?
Mud has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who directed Mud?
Mud was directed by Jeff Nichols.
Who stars in Mud?
The cast of Mud includes Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Sam Shepard.
How much did Mud make at the box office?
Mud earned $32,613,173 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of Mud?
Mud has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 2,991 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (36)
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