Mudhoney (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1965, Mudhoney is a drama film directed by Russ Meyer, running about 92 minutes. “...leaves a taste of evil!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this Depression-era tale, Calef is traveling from Michigan to California and stops in Spooner, Missouri, where Lute hires him for odd jobs. Calef gets involved with Lute's niece, Hannah. But she is married to Sidney, a wife-beating drunk who hopes to inherit his uncle-in-law's money. Sidney and an eccentric preacher plot against Calef, who finds it difficult to conceal his mysterious past and his growing affection for Sidney's wife.
Who’s in it. Mudhoney stars Hal Hopper as Sidney Brenshaw, Antoinette Cristiani as Hannah Brenshaw, John Furlong as Calif McKinney and Rena Horten as Eule, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mudhoney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mudhoney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mudhoney tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mudhoney (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mudhoney change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mudhoney worth watching?
- Mudhoney holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mudhoney?
- Mudhoney stars Hal Hopper, Antoinette Cristiani, John Furlong, Rena Horten and Princess Livingston.
- When was Mudhoney released?
- Mudhoney was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.