Mississippi Masala
1991, English. Directed by Mira Nair.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mississippi Masala
Mississippi Masala is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mira NairDirector
- Denzel WashingtonDemetrius Williams
- Sarita ChoudhuryMina
- Roshan SethJay
- Sharmila TagoreKinnu
- Charles S. DuttonTyrone Williams
- Joe SenecaWilliben Williams
- Ranjit ChowdhryAnil
- Mohan GokhalePontiac
- Mohan AgasheKanti Napkin
- Tico WellsDexter Williams
- Yvette HawkinsAunt Rose
- Aanjjan SrivastavJammubhai
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Sooni Taraporevala
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $7.3M
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Mississippi Masala: quick answers
Is Mississippi Masala worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mississippi Masala?
Mississippi Masala runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Mississippi Masala have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mississippi Masala. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mississippi Masala parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mississippi Masala is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mississippi Masala on?
Mississippi Masala is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mississippi Masala?
If you liked Mississippi Masala, try Love Everlasting, Not Easily Broken, The Bridges of Madison County.
Who directed Mississippi Masala?
Mississippi Masala (1991) was directed by Mira Nair and stars Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury, Roshan Seth.