Mississippi Mermaid
“The bride came as advertised... with an unadvertised special.”
A tobacco planter on Réunion island in the Indian Ocean becomes engaged through correspondence to a French woman he does not know. The woman that arrives does not look like the picture he received, but he marries her anyway.
Where to watch Mississippi Mermaid in United States
Can I watch Mississippi Mermaid in United States? Yes — you can stream Mississippi Mermaid in United States on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and Philo.
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Where is Mississippi Mermaid streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Pathé Home |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Mississippi Mermaid
Mississippi Mermaid is a 1969 French-language romance, drama and crime film directed by François Truffaut. The cast is led by Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Bouquet. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo.
Mississippi Mermaid was produced by Produzioni Associate Delphos, Les Films du Carrosse, and Les Productions Artistes Associés and made in France and Italy. It was released on June 18, 1969, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Release date
- June 18, 1969
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Produzioni Associate Delphos, Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Mississippi Mermaid cast & crew
Mississippi Mermaid was directed by François Truffaut.
The cast features Jean-Paul Belmondo as Louis Mahé, Catherine Deneuve as Julie Roussel, Michel Bouquet as Comolli, Nelly Borgeaud as Berthe, Martine Ferrière as Landlady, and Marcel Berbert as Jardine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antoine Duhamel, cinematography is by Denys Clerval, and it was produced by François Truffaut and Marcel Berbert.
Is Mississippi Mermaid worth watching?
Mississippi Mermaid holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 230 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and crime, Mississippi Mermaid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mississippi Mermaid
In United States, you can stream Mississippi Mermaid on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and MGM Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mississippi Mermaid
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Louis Mahé
Catherine Deneuve
Julie Roussel
Michel Bouquet
Comolli
Nelly Borgeaud
Berthe
Martine Ferrière
Landlady
Marcel Berbert
Jardine
Yves Drouhet
Detective
Roland Thénot
Richard
Mississippi Mermaid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mississippi Mermaid in United States?
Mississippi Mermaid is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Mississippi Mermaid on fuboTV?
Yes — Mississippi Mermaid is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Mississippi Mermaid in?
Mississippi Mermaid is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mississippi Mermaid?
Mississippi Mermaid runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is Mississippi Mermaid rated?
Mississippi Mermaid is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 230 ratings.
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