Mud (2013)
Two teenage boys help a gritty fugitive reunite with his lover while escaping an avenging, armed family.
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 intense is Mud?
Mud is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Mud feels like
- Tone
- grittyintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Mud
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mud for you?
Is Mud scary?
Only a little. Mud has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mud gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Mud sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mud OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mud?
Mud runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream Mud?
Mud is streaming on Prime Video and Tubi.
Does Mud have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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