Plot
2008 film by Courtney Hunt
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Why Watch This
Frozen River delivers a stark, intimate look at economic desperation on the US‑Canada border, driven by Melissa Leo’s ferocious, understated performance as a mother forced into illegal smuggling.
Best For
Drama lovers, Indie film fans, Strong female lead enthusiasts, Social issue viewers, Oscar‑season binge
The CinePearl Take
Frozen River is a lean, winter‑stilled character study that never sacrifices tension for melodrama. Melissa Leo delivers a career‑defining turn, balancing toughness with vulnerability, while Misty Upham’s quiet strength adds depth to the partnership. The film’s deliberate pacing mirrors the icy landscape, letting the moral ambiguity simmer until the final, heartbreaking climax.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Courtney Hunt
- Cast
- Melissa Leo, Charlie McDermott, Mark Boone Junior, Michael O'Keefe, Misty Upham
- Writer
- Courtney Hunt
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- Released
- 01 Jan 2008
- Language
- French, English
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
- tt0978759 ↗
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