Mississippi Masala
“Passion. Tradition. Mix it up.”
Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their Uganda home, twentysomething Mina finds herself co-operating a motel in the faraway land of Mississippi. Her passionate romance with charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius challenges the prejudices of their conservative families and exposes the rifts between the region's Indian and African-American communities.
Where to watch Mississippi Masala in United States
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Where is Mississippi Masala streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Mississippi Masala
Mississippi Masala is a 1991 English-language drama and romance film directed by Mira Nair. The cast is led by Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury, Roshan Seth. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Mississippi Masala was produced by Cinecom Pictures, Mirabai Films, and Film Four International and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 18, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Writers
- Sooni Taraporevala
- Release date
- September 18, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Cinecom Pictures, Mirabai Films, Film Four International
Mississippi Masala cast & crew
Mississippi Masala was directed by Mira Nair and written by Sooni Taraporevala.
The cast features Denzel Washington as Demetrius Williams, Sarita Choudhury as Mina, Roshan Seth as Jay, Sharmila Tagore as Kinnu, Charles S. Dutton as Tyrone Williams, and Joe Seneca as Williben Williams.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by L. Subramaniam, cinematography is by Edward Lachman, and it was produced by Michael Nozik and Mira Nair.
Is Mississippi Masala worth watching?
Mississippi Masala holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Mississippi Masala is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mississippi Masala
In United States, you can stream Mississippi Masala on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mississippi Masala
Denzel Washington
Demetrius Williams
Sarita Choudhury
Mina
Roshan Seth
Jay
Sharmila Tagore
Kinnu
Charles S. Dutton
Tyrone Williams
Joe Seneca
Williben Williams
Ranjit Chowdhry
Anil
Mohan Gokhale
Pontiac
Mohan Agashe
Kanti Napkin
Tico Wells
Dexter Williams
Yvette Hawkins
Aunt Rose
Aanjjan Srivastav
Jammubhai
Mississippi Masala — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mississippi Masala in United States?
Mississippi Masala is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Mississippi Masala on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Mississippi Masala is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Mississippi Masala in?
Mississippi Masala is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Gujarati, Swahili. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mississippi Masala?
Mississippi Masala runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Mississippi Masala rated?
Mississippi Masala is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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