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Mud (2012)

Mud is a 2012 feature film starring Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon as Juniper, directed by Jeff Nichols and produced by Sarah Green, Lisa Maria Falcone. Released theatrically by Lionsgate, the project earned global recognition with a worldwide box office of $22M. Witherspoon's celebrated performance as Juniper remains a standout touchstone in modern American cinema.
Mud (2012) poster starring Reese Witherspoon as Juniper

Key Film Details

  • Role: Juniper
  • Release Year: 2012
  • Director: Jeff Nichols
  • Producers: Sarah Green, Lisa Maria Falcone
  • Studio / Distributor: Lionsgate
  • Box Office: $22M
  • IMDb Rating: 7.4
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
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Synopsis & Cultural Impact

Jeff Nichols' critically-acclaimed Southern drama. Reese plays Juniper, the object of obsession for Matthew McConaughey's fugitive Mud — a complex, layered supporting performance in one of the decade's finest American films. Earned the top prize at Cannes.

Official Trailer: Mud

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