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Why people love it

Mud works as a drama movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 2h 10m · ★ 7.1

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  1. 96match

    1.Django Unchained (2012)

    ★ 8.2 · Drama · Western · 2h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, Django Unchained (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Revenant (2015)

    ★ 7.5 · Western · Drama · Adventure · 2h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, The Revenant (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.True Grit (2010)

    ★ 7.3 · Drama · Adventure · Western · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, True Grit (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Dances with Wolves (1990)

    ★ 7.8 · Adventure · Drama · Western · 3h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, Dances with Wolves (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.A Time to Kill (1996)

    ★ 7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, A Time to Kill (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Western · 2h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  7. 84match

    7.CODA (2021)

    ★ 7.9 · Drama · Music · Romance · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, CODA (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV
    • Apple TV Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  8. 82match

    8.Winter's Bone (2010)

    ★ 6.8 · Drama · Mystery · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, Winter's Bone (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.A River Runs Through It (1992)

    ★ 7.0 · Drama · Family · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, A River Runs Through It (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Slow West (2015)

    ★ 6.7 · Western · Drama · Adventure · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If Mud clicked for you, Slow West (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Mud?
Try Django Unchained, The Revenant, True Grit—each shares DNA with Mud while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Mud?
Mud (2013) is best described as Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Mud worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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