In this 2013 film directed by Jeff Nichols, two young boys, Ellis and Neckbone, discover a fugitive named Mud hiding out on a small island in the Mississippi River. As they form an unlikely friendship with Mud, they become entangled in his plans to reunite with his true love, Juniper, while evading the law and dangerous bounty hunters. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Tye Sheridan, delivering compelling performances that drive the narrative. Although it did not win major awards, the film was well-received for its storytelling and character development. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.