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TMDB19882h 8mDrama / Crime / Mystery / Thriller

Mississippi Burning

1964. When America was at war with itself.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,040 votes

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Mississippi Burning at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 8m

At 2h 8m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 4 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 2,040 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Mississippi Burning tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 8m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 2,040 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Mississippi Burning

Is Mississippi Burning scary?
MyCinema has not rated Mississippi Burning for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Mississippi Burning in the US?
Mississippi Burning streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 1 more, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
Is Mississippi Burning suitable for kids?
Mississippi Burning is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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