The Mudge Boy

The Mudge Boy
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Burke
Screenplay byMichael Burke
Based onFishbelly White
by Michael Burke
Produced byElizabeth W. Alexander
Alison Benson
Randy Ostrow
StarringEmile Hirsch
Tom Guiry
Richard Jenkins
CinematographyVanja Cernjul
Edited byAffonso Gonçalves
Music byMarcelo Zarvos
Distributed byShowtime Networks
Release date
  • January 17, 2003 (2003-01-17) (Sundance)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$800,000[1]
Box office$62,852[1]

The Mudge Boy is a 2003 American drama film directed by Michael Burke, based on Burke's 1998 short film Fishbelly White which was featured in the compilation Boys Life 5. It stars Emile Hirsch, Tom Guiry, and Richard Jenkins. It was produced by Elizabeth W. Alexander and distributed by Showtime after its release at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.