Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- witty
- intimate
- reflective evening
- road movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a well-acted, atmospheric road movie and addiction drama that rises above familiar genre conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Gerry repeatedly risks money and stability at poker, blackjack, roulette, and horse racing tables despite mounting debt.
Gerry treats Curtis as a lucky charm and builds his desperate plans around the belief that good fortune follows him.
The pair travel through the South toward New Orleans, moving between casinos, bars, racetracks, and other gambling venues.
The road trip and gambling circuit are grounded in distinctive Southern locations and understated, naturalistic imagery.
Films like Mississippi Grind, and why
The Gambler
shares a road movie structure, melancholy buddy dynamic, and emotionally grounded portrait of addiction
Rounders
shares gambling obsession, self-destructive protagonists, and intimate character-driven drama
The Last Detail
shares Southern atmosphere, male friendship, and a bittersweet journey shaped by damaged lives
Owning Mahowny
shares an addiction drama framework, morally compromised characters, and tense gambling environments
Movie Details
- Directors
- Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
- Release Date
- 2015-07-04
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (589)
Cast
- Ben Mendelsohn
- Ryan Reynolds
- Sienna Miller
- Lio Tipton
- Alfre Woodard
- James Toback
- Robin Weigert
- Yvonne Landry
- Anthony Howard
- Jayson Warner Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mississippi Grind about?
- A debt-ridden gambler recruits a charismatic drifter for one last Southern road trip toward a life-changing score.
- What is Mississippi Grind like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mississippi Grind as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mississippi Grind violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mississippi Grind.
- What did critics think of Mississippi Grind?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a well-acted, atmospheric road movie and addiction drama that rises above familiar genre conventions.
- Which films are like Mississippi Grind?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gambler, Rounders, The Last Detail, and Owning Mahowny.
- How long is Mississippi Grind?
- Mississippi Grind runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mississippi Grind?
- In United States, Mississippi Grind is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
