The Milagro Beanfield War
Seen it?1988 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Lilies of the Field or The Sisters Brothers, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Original Score.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Redford
- Rubén BladesSheriff Bernabe Montoya
- Richard BradfordLadd Devine
- Sonia BragaRuby Archuleta
- Julie CarmenNancy Mondragon
- James GammonHorsethief Shorty
- Melanie GriffithFlossie Devine
- John HeardCharlie Bloom
- Carlos RiquelmeMarshal Amarante Cordova
- Daniel SternHerbie Platt
- Chick VenneraJoe Mondragon