Mississippi Burning (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1988, Mississippi Burning is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alan Parker, running about 128 minutes. “1964. When America was at war with itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.
Who’s in it. Mississippi Burning stars Gene Hackman as Anderson, Willem Dafoe as Ward, Frances McDormand as Mrs. Pell and Brad Dourif as Deputy Pell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Mississippi Burning has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mississippi Burning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mississippi Burning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mississippi Burning (1988)?
- In US, Mississippi Burning is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mississippi Burning worth watching?
- Mississippi Burning holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mississippi Burning?
- Mississippi Burning stars Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif and R. Lee Ermey.
- When was Mississippi Burning released?
- Mississippi Burning was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.