Hud (1963): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Hud is a 1963 drama directed by Martin Ritt, starring Brandon De Wilde, Melvyn Douglas and Patricia Neal. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. It won 3 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress, and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hud About?
The premise of Hud without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the harsh Texas landscape, Hud Bannon lives a life of self-indulgence, marked by drinking and casual relationships. His actions clash with the hard work and values of his father, who strives to maintain the family ranch. Young Lonnie, witnessing his uncle's behavior, struggles with admiration and disappointment as he confronts the complexities of morality and the consequences of reckless choices. The film explores themes of family, duty, and the loss of innocence against a backdrop of rural decline.
Hud Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jukebox
- womanizer
- longhorn cattle
- underage drinking
- father son relationship
- housekeeper
- texas
- ranch
- dysfunctional family
- rural setting
- attempted rape
- 1950s
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- alcoholism
- rancher
- neo western
- rodeo
- small town
- quarantine
- cattle
- bus stop
- national film registry
- contemporary western
- land grab
- antagonist as protagonist
- sexual assault
- divorcee
- grandfather
- flat tire
- uncle nephew relationship
- morality
- integrity
- ranch hand
- sleeping in the nude
- pickup truck
- anti hero
- foot and mouth disease
- car accident
- barroom brawl
- death of father
- movie theater
- greed
- cattle quarantine
- black sheep of the family
- family relationships
- grudge
- coming of age
- extramarital affair
- amorality
- loss of grandfather
- bulldozer
Where to Watch Hud
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hud Cast
Brandon De Wilde leads the cast, with Melvyn Douglas and Patricia Neal. Directed by Martin Ritt; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Ritt
Also Starring in Hud
· 6 moreHud Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hud 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 73% User score
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Hud Plot Summary
What happens in Hud from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hud unfolds against a breathtaking backdrop of the expansive Texas landscape, smoothly transitioning into a highway where gentle guitar melodies drift through the air. We are introduced to Lon (Brandon De Wilde), a young and impressionable teenager aiming to reunite with his Uncle Hud. In an amusing encounter, Lon hops into a vehicle, and the driver drops him off, suggesting he locate Hud by searching for his unmistakable pink Cadillac.
Full summary
The whole story of Hud, scene by scene
Hud Awards & Nominations
Hud won 3 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Actress, and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1964, with 3 wins from 7 nominations.
4 wins16 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1964 3 wins · 7 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Melvyn Douglas
- Won Actress – Patricia Neal
- Won Cinematography (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Actor – Paul Newman
- Nominated Art Direction (Black-and-White)
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BAFTA 1964 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Foreign Actress – Patricia Neal
- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Foreign Actor – Paul Newman
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Golden Globes 1964 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Martin Ritt
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Paul Newman
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Melvyn Douglas
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Patricia Neal
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DGA Awards 1964 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Martin Ritt
Hud Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer HUD - Trailer - Movies! TV Network
How Well Do You Know Hud?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What vehicle signifies Hud's personality and lifestyle?
Cars in Hud
11 cars on screen, including the 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the 1958 Cadillac Funeral Coach.
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1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Main role -
1958 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role -
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne Minor role -
1956 Chevrolet Task-Force Minor role
Hud Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “ハッド” and “O Indomado”.
- Also known as
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- ハッド
- O Indomado
- Hud: O Mais Selvagem Entre Mil
- Le plus sauvage d'entre tous
- El indomable
- Hud, el más salvaje entre mil
- Der Wildeste unter tausend
- Hud il selvaggio
- 原野铁汉
- פרא מיני אלף (האד)
- Vildast av dem alla
- 폴 뉴먼의 허드
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- Хад
- Άγριος σαν θύελλα
- Hud, el indomable
- Çılgınların Günahı
- Hud, syn farmera
- هود
- Den Utæmmelige, ჰადი
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Hud FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hud, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hud?
Hud runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Hud released?
Hud was released on May 29, 1963.
Who directed Hud?
Hud was directed by Martin Ritt.
More films by Martin Ritt Who is in the cast of Hud?
Hud stars Brandon De Wilde, Melvyn Douglas and Patricia Neal, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hud?
In the US, Hud is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Hud rated?
Hud has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did Hud win?
Hud won 4 awards from 16 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1964.
Does Hud have a post-credit scene?
No. Hud has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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