Mississippi Grind (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, Mississippi Grind is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Ryan Fleck, running about 108 minutes. “We can't lose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis, a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can find, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.
Who’s in it. Mississippi Grind stars Ben Mendelsohn as Gerry, Ryan Reynolds as Curtis, Yvonne Landry as Louise and Anthony Howard as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mississippi Grind has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $130.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mississippi Grind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mississippi Grind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mississippi Grind (2015)?
- In US, Mississippi Grind is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mississippi Grind worth watching?
- Mississippi Grind holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mississippi Grind?
- Mississippi Grind stars Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Reynolds, Yvonne Landry, Anthony Howard and Alfre Woodard.
- When was Mississippi Grind released?
- Mississippi Grind was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.