Matthew McConaughey's critically acclaimed thriller 'Mud' is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. The 2012 film, directed by Jeff Nichols, stars McConaughey as an escaped fugitive who befriends two teenagers while hiding out on a small island in the Mississippi River.
Co-starring Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland as the young boys who discover Mud living in an abandoned boat, the film also features Reese Witherspoon as his girlfriend Juniper. Despite its modest box office success, 'Mud' earned a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised for its depth and authenticity.
Fans have described the film as 'dreamy with a touch of poetic licence' and 'a beautiful coming of age film'. One Google reviewer called it 'a rich spiritual universe' that is both 'harrowing and warm hearted'. Another noted that the last half hour contains 'some of the greatest filmmaking I've seen in a while'.
The film marks a departure from McConaughey's early rom-com roles and showcases his dramatic talent before his Oscar win for 'Dallas Buyers Club'. Now available on BBC iPlayer, 'Mud' offers viewers a chance to rediscover this overlooked gem.
