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Life on the Mississippi

9.019801h 55mMovieMusicDramaTV Movie

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…

DirectorPeter H. Hunt
WriterPhilip H. Reisman Jr.

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HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter H. Hunt

RLRobert Lansing
Robert Lansing
DKDavid Knell
David Knell
JKJames Keane
James Keane
DM
Donald Madden
JPJohn Pankow
John Pankow
BH
Bill Holliday
LR
Luke Reilly
MWMarcy Walker
Marcy Walker
DB
Don Brady
JL
Jack Lawrence

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Life on the Mississippi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life on the Mississippi?

Life on the Mississippi is streaming on Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life on the Mississippi on Netflix?

No, Life on the Mississippi is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Life on the Mississippi on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life on the Mississippi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Life on the Mississippi for free?

Life on the Mississippi is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.