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Mississippi Burning

7.719882h 8mRMovieDramaCrimeMystery

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.

DirectorAlan Parker
WriterChris Gerolmo
ProducersRobert F. Colesberry·Frederick Zollo

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Cast · Directed by Alan Parker

GHGene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Agent Rupert Anderson
WDWillem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe
Agent Alan Ward
FMFrances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Mrs. Pell
BDBrad Dourif
Brad Dourif
Deputy Clinton Pell
RER. Lee Ermey
R. Lee Ermey
Mayor Tilman
GSGailard Sartain
Gailard Sartain
Sheriff Stuckey
STStephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Townley
MRMichael Rooker
Michael Rooker
Frank Bailey
PVPruitt Taylor Vince
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Lester Cowens
BDBadja Djola
Badja Djola
Agent Monk
KDKevin Dunn
Kevin Dunn
Agent Bird
FFFrankie Faison
Frankie Faison
Eulogist

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Mississippi Burning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mississippi Burning?

Mississippi Burning is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mississippi Burning on Netflix?

No, Mississippi Burning is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

Is Mississippi Burning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mississippi Burning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and MGM+ instead.

Where can I watch Mississippi Burning for free?

Mississippi Burning is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is Mississippi Burning based on a true story?

Yes — Mississippi Burning is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).