Mudbound is a 2017 American period drama film directed by Dee Rees and written by Rees and Virgil Williams, based on the novel of the same name by Hillary Jordan. It stars Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, and Mary J. Blige. The film depicts two World War II veterans – one white, one black – who return to rural Mississippi each to address racism and PTSD in his own way.

Principal photography began in May 2016 in Louisiana. Mudbound premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2017, and was released on Netflix and in limited release on November 17, 2017. Critics praised its screenplay, direction, and Mitchell and Blige's performances and at the 75th Golden Globe Awards received nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Blige) and Best Original Song ("Mighty River")



Director
Dee Rees

Producer
Carl Effenson
Sally Jo Effenson
Cassian Elwes
Charles King
Christopher Lemole
Kim Roth
Tim Zajaros

Cast
Carey Mulligan as Laura McAllan
Garrett Hedlund as Jamie McAllan
Jason Clarke as Henry McAllan
Jason Mitchell as Ronsel Jackson
Mary J. Blige as Florence Jackson
Jonathan Banks as Pappy McAllan
Rob Morgan as Hap Jackson
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Weeks

Distributor
Netflix

Trailer


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