Mississippi Mermaid
1969, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 230 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mississippi Mermaid
Mississippi Mermaid is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1969
- Original title
- La Sirène du Mississipi
- Country
- France, Italy
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $7.4M
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Mississippi Mermaid: quick answers
Is Mississippi Mermaid worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 230 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mississippi Mermaid?
Mississippi Mermaid runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Mississippi Mermaid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mississippi Mermaid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mississippi Mermaid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mississippi Mermaid is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mississippi Mermaid on?
Mississippi Mermaid is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mississippi Mermaid?
If you liked Mississippi Mermaid, try The Honeymoon Killers, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Postman Always Rings Twice.
Who directed Mississippi Mermaid?
Mississippi Mermaid (1969) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Bouquet.