Mississippi Masala (1991) movie poster

Mississippi Masala (1991)

"Passion. Tradition. Mix it up."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 92% (RT: 92%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomance

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Director
Mira Nair
Runtime
1h 58m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (97 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Cast
Denzel Washington as Demetrius Williams
Charles S. Dutton as Tyrone Williams
Joe Seneca as Williben Williams
Mohan Gokhale as Pontiac
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Mississippi Masala is a 1991 drama, romance film directed by Mira Nair. 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.

The film has been rated by 97 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Mississippi Masala delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Mississippi Masala (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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