Mississippi Mermaid (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, Mississippi Mermaid is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by François Truffaut, running about 123 minutes. “The bride came as advertised... with an unadvertised special.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tobacco planter on Réunion island in the Indian Ocean becomes engaged through correspondence to a woman he does not know. The woman that comes does not look like the picture he got, but he marries her anyway.
Who’s in it. Mississippi Mermaid stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Louis Mahé, Catherine Deneuve as Julie Roussel, Michel Bouquet as Comolli and Nelly Borgeaud as Berthe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mississippi Mermaid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mississippi Mermaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mississippi Mermaid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mississippi Mermaid (1969)?
- In US, Mississippi Mermaid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mississippi Mermaid worth watching?
- Mississippi Mermaid holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mississippi Mermaid?
- Mississippi Mermaid stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Bouquet, Nelly Borgeaud and Martine Ferrière.
- When was Mississippi Mermaid released?
- Mississippi Mermaid was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.