Mississippi Grind

Mississippi Grind

2015 · 108 min · EN · R · 6.0 (445 votes)
Dir. Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden · Starring Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Reynolds, Sienna Miller, Lio Tipton, Alfre Woodard, James Toback · Music Scott Bomar

We can't lose.

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Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis, 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.

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A smoky, low-stakes dive into the lives of drifters chasing the next big win. It's a weary, yet hopeful, journey through dive bars and casinos, fueled by desperation and the fragile hope of a lucky streak.

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