
Mud
Running from his past. Hiding from the law. Only one way out.
Directed by Jeff Nichols
Produced by Everest Entertainment, FilmNation Entertainment
A coming-of-age drama about teenage friendship and idealism tested by a fugitive's dangerous past, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Mississippi River.
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.
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Is Mud violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.
Is Mud sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Mud scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 62% of films.
Is Mud easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Mud end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Ensemble
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Like Mud
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mud
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mud, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mud, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mud, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































