Mississippi Burning Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Mississippi Burning, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Mississippi Burning (1988) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 1964. When America was at war with itself.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Gene Hackman as Agent Rupert Anderson; Willem Dafoe as Agent Alan Ward; Frances McDormand as Mrs. Pell; Brad Dourif as Deputy Clinton Pell; R. Lee Ermey as Mayor Tilman; Gailard Sartain as Sheriff Stuckey; Stephen Tobolowsky as Townley; Michael Rooker as Frank Bailey
About Mississippi Burning
Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.
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- Death Wish
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mississippi Burning?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Mississippi Burning?
Gene Hackman as Agent Rupert Anderson; Willem Dafoe as Agent Alan Ward; Frances McDormand as Mrs. Pell; Brad Dourif as Deputy Clinton Pell; R. Lee Ermey as Mayor Tilman; Gailard Sartain as Sheriff Stuckey; Stephen Tobolowsky as Townley; Michael Rooker as Frank Bailey
Is this Mississippi Burning guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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