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Film · 2017

Mudbound

Directed by Dee Rees · starring Rebecca Chulew, Carey Mulligan and Garrett Hedlund

  • 2 h 14 min
  • 15
  • Drama · War
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 16 November 2017
  • 7.4 AverageMovieNCo
  • 7.2 Users7 votes
  • 7.6 Critics4 reviews
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Synopsis

'Mudbound' is an American dramatic film directed by Gotham Award Winner Dee Rees starring Carey Mulligan and Jason Clarke. The film is based on the world-wide best seller 'Mudbound' written by Hillary Jordan. The main plot of the film is focused on two families very different from each other that when the World War II finishes they will have to put their lives back on track and start chasing their new dreams. But when two soldiers return home from war to work con a cotton plantation, they will have to deal with racism and they're new life. Their friendship will complicate the relationship between the two families while a love story will star to blossom inside the farm. The cast also includes Garret Hedlund, Jason Mitchell and singer/actress Mary J. Blige.

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The essentials

Runtime
134 min2 hours and 14 minutes
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is Mudbound?
2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Mudbound released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 16 November 2017.
Who directed Mudbound?
Dee Rees.
Who is in Mudbound?
It stars Rebecca Chulew, Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund and Jason Clarke.
Where can I watch Mudbound?
In the UK it is available with a subscription on Netflix.
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Cast

Full cast (22)
Director
Dee Rees
Writers
Dee Rees
Producers
Evan Arnold, Dee Rees, Kim Roth, Teddy Schwarzman
Cinematography
Rachel Morrison

Videos and trailers

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'Mudbound' trailer 2:041 November 2017

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 4 reviews
7.2 7 votes
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What the critics say average 7.6 from 4 outlets

  • 10 The GuardianJordan Hoffman Mudbound is a rarity: a true ensemble piece with no ?main character?. Everyone is terrific, but Rob Morgan as Hap is particularly astounding. A wise, honest and hard-working man who preaches on… Read
  • 8.3 The PlaylistGregory Ellwood ?Mudbound? soars thanks to the impressive performances of the ensemble cast and, notably, Rees? intent on depicting the harsh reality of this pre-Civil Rights era, warts and all. Read
  • 8.0 VarietyPeter Debruge ?Mudbound? is a story about fighters, whether defending the country from Hitler or simply trying to put food and milk on the table. That?s something anyone can relate to, and yet, as the movie… Read

Awards

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Soundtrack

All 11 songs
  1. One Morning SoonDr, C, J, Johnson Spotify
  2. My Darling It's You, Only YouLawrence Sieberth, Don Vappie, Charlie Halloran, Dave Boswell, Doug Belote Spotify
  3. John the RevelatorBlind Willie Johnson Spotify
  4. Mighty RiverMary J. Blige Spotify

Trivia

  • Together again

    This is the second film that Garrett Hedlund and Carey Mulligan play next to each other, the first was 'Inside Llewyn Davis' (2013)

  • Sundance

    The film premiered at The Sundance Film Festival 2017 where it received a public ovation.

  • Historical Oscar

    Her director of photography, Rachel Morrison, is the first woman in history to be nominated for an Oscar in the category of best cinematographer.

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