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In this lively, freewheeling road movie, Emmy Award nominee Ben Mendelsohn plays Gerry, a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begins to change when he meets Curtis (Ryan Reynolds), a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can find, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.
Reminiscent of classic 1970s American Cinema, Mississippi Grind is an unforgettable journey featuring two characters who—flawed as they may be—are always worth rooting for. It’s a film about friendship, addiction, regret, family, and the paths we sometimes unexpectedly find ourselves on—told with empathy, humor, and a remarkable light touch by acclaimed filmmakers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden (Half Nelson, It’s Kind of A Funny Story).
Original Release
07/04/2015
US Release
08/13/2015
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Ben Mendelsohn | Gerry |
Yvonne Landry | Louise |
Anthony Howard | Larry |
Ryan Reynolds | Curtis |
Jayson Warner Smith | Clifford |
Kerry Cahill | Riverboat Waitress |
Jane McNeill | 'Bloody Mary' Kate / "Bloody Mary" Kate |
Jason Shaffette | Chuck Poker Dealer |
P.J. Marshall | Dale |
Stephanie Honoré | Denise |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ben Mendelsohn | Gerry |
Yvonne Landry | Louise |
Anthony Howard | Larry |
Ryan Reynolds | Curtis |
Jayson Warner Smith | Clifford |
Kerry Cahill | Riverboat Waitress |
Jane McNeill | 'Bloody Mary' Kate / "Bloody Mary" Kate |
Jason Shaffette | Chuck Poker Dealer |
P.J. Marshall | Dale |
Stephanie Honoré | Denise |
Randy Austin | Big Winner |
Jared Bankens | Skinny Thug |
Alfre Woodard | Sam |
Joshua Powell | Waiter |
Sienna Miller | Simone |
Lio Tipton | Vanessa |
Timothy Louie | Dealer |
Poland Perkins | Older Gentleman |
Don Brady | Loser |
Jay Cooper | Dennis' Dealer |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Randall Emmett | Executive Producer |
John Lesher | Executive Producer |
Jeremy Kipp Walker | Executive Producer |
Lynette Howell Taylor | Producer |
Katie McNeill | Producer |
Ben Nearn | Producer |
Jamie Patricof | Producer |
Tom Rice | Producer |