Frozen River
"Desperation Knows No Borders"
Originally released in 2008. Frozen River is a drama/crime film. directed by Courtney Hunt.
Starring Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, and Charlie McDermott
Synopsis
After her husband deserts her, working-class mother Ray Eddy is in great need of money to find a home. Lured by the possibility of easy cash, she joins Lila, a widowed Mohawk who earns a living by smuggling immigrants from Canada to the U.S. across the St. Lawrence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (340 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.5M
5.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,457,664
Production Companies
- Harwood Hunt Productions
- Cohen Media Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frozen River about?
After her husband deserts her, working-class mother Ray Eddy is in great need of money to find a home. Lured by the possibility of easy cash, she joins Lila, a widowed Mohawk who earns a living by ...
Who directed Frozen River?
Frozen River was directed by Courtney Hunt.
How long is Frozen River?
Frozen River has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Frozen River released?
Frozen River was released on March 26, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frozen River?
The main cast of Frozen River includes Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, John Canoe, Jay Klaitz.
Is Frozen River worth watching?
Frozen River has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 340 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.