Movies like Mud

Based on Stephen King's novella, Stand by Me is a classic tale of four boys who go on a hike to find a dead body. Its strong character development and the journey of self-discovery parallel the themes present in Mud.

Captain Fantastic explores the life of a father who has raised his six children in the forests of the Pacific Northwest and their journey back into society. The movie's exploration of family, survival, and societal norms will appeal to those who enjoyed Mud.

The Florida Project tells the story of a young girl and her friends over one summer as they get into mischief and adventure while living in the shadows of Disney World. Like Mud, it provides a poignant look at childhood with an undercurrent of social commentary.

Winter's Bone, featuring Jennifer Lawrence in a breakout role, is an intense drama-thriller about a teenage girl who navigates the dangerous criminal underworld while searching for her missing father in the rural Ozarks. It shares a gritty, realistic style with Mud.

The Kings of Summer is a coming-of-age story about three teenage friends who decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Fans of Mud will appreciate the themes of freedom, independence, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood.