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2013 · 130 min · PG-13

Mud

Directed by Jeff Nichols · Drama

Mud (2013) is a Drama film, directed by Jeff Nichols set in Arkansas during the 2010s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival, with a melancholic and tense tone. Themes of coming of age, love & longing, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
David Wingo
Cinematography
Adam Stone
Cast
Matthew McConaugheyReese WitherspoonTye SheridanJacob LoflandSam ShepardRay McKinnonSarah PaulsonMichael Shannon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Arkansas
Setting
RuralIsland
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
Coming Of AgeLove & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
MelancholicTenseNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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