Life on the Mississippi (1980) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1980 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1980, Life on the Mississippi is a drame, musique and téléfilm film directed by Peter H. Hunt, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Most mid-19th-century Mississippi River boys dreamed of occupying that pinnacle of power and glamour, the pilot house of a riverboat. In a riot of local color, this film tells how, unlike many, Sam's dream comes true. A callow teenager, he talks the tough but consummate Horace Bixby into making him his apprentice on the "Paul Jones," eventually following him to the much finer "Aleck Scott." Meanwhile, he is already spinning fantastic yarns to everyone from awe-struck lads ashore, to fellow "cub pilots", to young lady passengers who catch his eye. Things temporarily take a turn for the worse when Bixby must attend a meeting and leave Sam to work under Brown, a dour tyrant with a grudge against him.
Who’s in it. Life on the Mississippi stars Robert Lansing, David Knell, James Keane and Donald Madden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Life on the Mississippi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life on the Mississippi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life on the Mississippi tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Life on the Mississippi (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life on the Mississippi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life on the Mississippi worth watching?
- Life on the Mississippi holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, musique and téléfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Life on the Mississippi?
- Life on the Mississippi stars Robert Lansing, David Knell, James Keane, Donald Madden and John Pankow.
- When was Life on the Mississippi released?
- Life on the Mississippi was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.