Character Relationships in Mud
Mud (played by Matthew McConaughey) is a protagonist in Mud.
Juniper (played by Reese Witherspoon) is a protagonist in Mud.
Ellis (played by Tye Sheridan) appears in Mud.
Neckbone (played by Jacob Lofland) appears in Mud.
May Pearl (played by Bonnie Sturdivant) appears in Mud.
Tom (played by Sam Shepard) appears in Mud.
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Character Relationship Map: Mud
Mud (2013) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Mud
(played by Matthew McConaughey) — protagonist
Juniper
(played by Reese Witherspoon) — protagonist
Ellis
(played by Tye Sheridan) — supporting
Neckbone
(played by Jacob Lofland) — supporting
May Pearl
(played by Bonnie Sturdivant) — supporting
Tom
(played by Sam Shepard) — supporting
Key Relationships
Tom → Neckbone
(Alliance Allied Adults)
Juniper → Ellis
(Social Confidante)
Tom → Ellis
(Social Protective Figure)
Tom → Mud
(Social Childhood Friend)
Mud → Neckbone
(Alliance Trusting Ally)
Mud → Ellis
(Narrative Protector And Mentee)
Ellis → May Pearl
(Romantic Unrequited Love)
Mud → Juniper
(Romantic Former Lovers)
Ellis → Neckbone
(Social Friends)
Story Analysis
A coming-of-age story tracking two boys' entanglement with a fugitive and their navigation of love, loss, and moral ambiguity.
Plot Progression
Riverbank Encounters
Secrets and Betrayals
Crisis and Consequences
Blood and Farewells
Directed by Jeff Nichols
Mud (2013) · 7.1/10 · drama
