Duncan Mudge has a secret…
Chronicling the troubled existence of Duncan Mudge, a 14-year-old misfit who—while vying for the attention of his vacant father—struggles to fill the void brought on by his mother's sudden death.
The Mudge Boy (2003) is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Burke, released on January 17, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Emile Hirsch, Tom Guiry, Richard Jenkins and Pablo Schreiber. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
Emile Hirsch
as Duncan Mudge
Tom Guiry
as Perry Foley
Richard Jenkins
as Edgar Mudge
Pablo Schreiber
as Brent
Zachary Knighton
as Travis
Ryan Donowho
as Scotty
Meredith Handerhan
as Tonya
Beckie King
as April
Sandra Gartner
as Lydia Mudge
Tara Arielle O'Reilly
as Emily Foley
Barbara Lloyd
as Irene Blodgett
Sam Lloyd
as Ray Blodgett
Directed by Michael Burke, written by Michael Burke, produced by Elizabeth W. Alexander, Randy Ostrow and Alison Benson.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 103 ratings.
This was difficult to watch in spots, it was a good movie and well acted, but clearly the main character needed some serious help after the death of his mother, complicated by his uncertain orientation, abrasive father and his crush on the local bully.
Reviewed on September 8, 2026
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The main cast of The Mudge Boy (2003) includes Emile Hirsch, Tom Guiry, Richard Jenkins, Pablo Schreiber and Zachary Knighton. The film was directed by Michael Burke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Mudge Boy was released on January 17, 2003 and runs for 1h 33m.
The Mudge Boy (2003) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
