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Duncan and his mother had always seemed nothing short of unconventional, a shared personality trait that folks in their tiny farm town had whispered about. After Mrs. Mudge's untimely death, Duncan finds himself unable to part with her spirit. He mimics her voice, wears her fur coat to bed and carries her pet chicken with him everywhere. His father, Edgar, is offended by his bizarre behavior and becomes... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Drama and Teen |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 34 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 7, 2004 NY/LA |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, a rape, and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Showtime Networks, Strand Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$62,544 |
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| Critics Reviews |
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N/A
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E! Online,
"Though more offbeat than it needs to be, Boy takes an unflinching look at a gentle spirit trapped in a macho, violent world." Full Review...
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New York Post, Megan Lehmann
"The Mudge Boy offers an idyllic, comforting surface of tree-shaded lanes and sunshine-dappled fields - but a disturbing tale throbs beneath." Full Review...
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San Francisco Chronicle, Ruthe Stein
"...disturbing but ultimately touching family drama." Full Review...
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