The Mudge Boy (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Mudge Boy is a 2004 drama directed by Michael Burke, starring Richard Jenkins, Emile Hirsch and Tom Guiry. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $62,852 worldwide on a $800,000 budget. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Michael Burke
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Showtime Networks
- Budget
- $800K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mudge Boy About?
The premise of The Mudge Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of his mother and his father's emotional distance, young Duncan Mudge grapples with profound grief. Seeking comfort, he finds connection with a pet chicken and begins to explore his identity through his mother's clothes. As he develops feelings for Perry, Duncan faces complex emotions and navigates relationships without the support he needs, leading him on a difficult journey of self-discovery.
The Mudge Boy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay kiss
- father son relationship
- farm
- male underwear
- gay sex
- gay
- oral sex
- male rape
- anal sex
- fur coat
- death
- misfit
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- grief
- friend
- chicken
- crying man
- based on short film
- hug
- father son hug
- gay bully
- argument
- first gay sexual experience
- sexual cruelty
- hairy chest
- puppy love
- homoeroticism
- dead chicken
- gay crush
- swimming in underwear
- chicken coop
- rooster
- briefs
- public humiliation
- gay interest
- gay bashing
- bare chested male
- punishment
- urination
- undressing
- rural setting
- shy boy
- underwear
- underage drinking
- trick or treating
- transvestite
- tractor
- touching hands
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- teasing
The Mudge Boy Cast
Richard Jenkins leads the cast, with Emile Hirsch and Tom Guiry. Directed by Michael Burke.
- Director Michael Burke
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The Mudge Boy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mudge Boy 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Mudge Boy Plot Summary
What happens in The Mudge Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the past, Duncan Mudge faced the tragic loss of his mother due to a heart attack while cycling. Now, he shares a strained existence with his grieving father, Edgar, on their poultry farm, where Duncan finds solace in the company of the chickens. Their bond is complicated by Edgar’s ongoing depression, creating a noticeable rift between them. One day, while riding his bike with one of his feathered friends along a rural path, Duncan takes a moment to interact with a cow belonging to Perry Foley. This seemingly innocent encounter leads to an unexpected conversation.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mudge Boy, scene by scene
The Mudge Boy Box Office & Budget
The Mudge Boy grossed $62,852 worldwide on a $800,000 budget, 8% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$62.9K
8% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $62.9K
- Budget
- $800K
How Well Do You Know The Mudge Boy?
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 pivotal event triggers Duncan's emotional journey?
The Mudge Boy Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Chicken Boy” and “Маменькин сынок”.
- Also known as
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- Chicken Boy
- Маменькин сынок
- El hijo de Mudge
- ילד המאדג'
- O Despertar da Adolescência
- 马奇男孩
- Kurczak
- 머지 보이
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The Mudge Boy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Mudge Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mudge Boy?
The Mudge Boy runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Mudge Boy released?
The Mudge Boy was released on May 7, 2004.
Who directed The Mudge Boy?
The Mudge Boy was directed by Michael Burke.
More films by Michael Burke Who is in the cast of The Mudge Boy?
The Mudge Boy stars Richard Jenkins, Emile Hirsch and Tom Guiry.
How much did The Mudge Boy make at the box office?
The Mudge Boy grossed $62,852 worldwide on a budget of $800,000.
How is The Mudge Boy rated?
The Mudge Boy has 62 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does The Mudge Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mudge Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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