The Mudge Boy
The Mudge Boy (2003) is a romance, directed by Michael Burke. It stars Emile Hirsch and Tom Guiry. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.
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What The Mudge Boy Is About
The Mudge Boy was director Michael Burke's feature debut, expanded from his own 1998 short film "Fishbelly White." Emile Hirsch plays 14 year old Duncan, coping with his mother's death by adopting her mannerisms, including sleeping in her fur coat. The film premiered at Sundance on January 17, 2003, and Roger Ebert gave it three out of four stars, singling out Hirsch's performance. Who it's for: fans of independent American dramas that sensitively treat a gender nonconforming teenager's grief and fragility. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a comfortable, resolved story, since the film leaves the character's ambiguity and pain unresolved.
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What is The Mudge Boy about?
The Mudge Boy was director Michael Burke's feature debut, expanded from his own 1998 short film "Fishbelly White. " Emile Hirsch plays 14 year old Duncan, coping with his mother's death by adopting her mannerisms, including sleeping in her fur coat.
Where can I watch The Mudge Boy?
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How long is The Mudge Boy?
The Mudge Boy runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).
When did The Mudge Boy come out?
The Mudge Boy was released in 2003.
Who directed The Mudge Boy?
The Mudge Boy was directed by Michael Burke.
Who stars in The Mudge Boy?
The Mudge Boy stars Emile Hirsch, Tom Guiry, Richard Jenkins, Pablo Schreiber.
What is The Mudge Boy's rating?
The Mudge Boy holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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