# Mud (2013)

> Two Arkansas boys risk everything to help a fugitive reunite with his lover, discovering that real love is more complicated than legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/69897

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jeff Nichols
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Sam Shepard, Ray McKinnon, Sarah Paulson, Michael Shannon
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1935179/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, wistful, reflective evening, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of the Mississippi River, where friendship and love intertwine amidst danger.

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