Mississippi Grind

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Mississippi Grind

R

2015

1h 48m

Drama

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Convinced that his newfound friend (Ryan Reynolds) is a good-luck charm, a gambling addict (Ben Mendelsohn) takes the man on a road trip to a high-stakes poker game in New Orleans.

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Critics Consensus

Well-acted and steeped in Southern atmosphere, Mississippi Grind is a road movie and addiction drama that transcends each of its well-worn genres.

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David Stratton

The Australian

It's a terrific film, but it came and went in cinemas before many people could discover it.

Nov 30, 2018

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

A loose, funky character study of two guys who can only frame their station as "can't win" and "can't lose," and can't really imagine a life that's anywhere in between.

May 3, 2016

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This one defies easy expectations, right up to its strange (in a good way) ending. The blues soundtrack is excellent, too.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2015

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...has an energy and a loucheness all of its own...

Rated: 4/5

Sep 23, 2021

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Olly Richards

NME (New Musical Express)

Rated: 4/5

Jun 8, 2021

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Tyler Smith

Battleship Pretension

While at times the dialogue may get a bit too clever, and the general story may dip too often into plot convenience, the acting is top notch, and does just as much to sell the desperation of this world as the dark, moody cinematography...

Jan 15, 2021

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Eric H

Great writing and acting, must watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Ricky B

Just a great movie and the acting is superb.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Matt C

If you've ever had a relationship with alcohol, gambling, love, or any other addiction, you will understand this movie. That's who it was written for. And it's brilliant. The rest of you don't bother.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Kyle G

Slow burn with an unforgettable climax. "We can't lose."

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Audience Member

Smoked in southern atmosphere this film is no grind at all but a suspenseful and thought provoking character drama.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Sammi H

So slow, so boring.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Synopsis

Convinced that his newfound friend (Ryan Reynolds) is a good-luck charm, a gambling addict (Ben Mendelsohn) takes the man on a road trip to a high-stakes poker game in New Orleans.

Director: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Producer: Tom Rice, Ben Nearn, Jamie Patricof, Lynette Howell Taylor
Screenwriter: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Electric City Entertainment, Gowanus Projections
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $129.7K
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby

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