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Frozen River

Name: Frozen River
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2008-03-26
Cast: Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, John Canoe, Jay Klaitz

2008 | 97 min | Drama, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 5 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A financially strapped mother joins a Mohawk woman to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States.

CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: 24th Independent Spirit Awards: Best Female Lead. Also nominated for 1 SAG Award, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 5 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 11 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$5 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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