
Mississippi Grind
Seen it?2015 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$131K worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 96K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
- Ben MendelsohnGerry
- Ryan ReynoldsCurtis
- Sienna MillerSimone
- Lio TiptonVanessa
- Alfre WoodardSam
- James TobackTony Roundtree
- Robin WeigertDorothy
- Yvonne LandryLouise
- Anthony HowardLarry
- Jayson Warner SmithClifford