Frontera

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Frontera

PG-13,

2014,

1h 43m,

Drama

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54%

24 Reviews

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59%

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59%

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After crossing the border illegally, a Mexican worker (Michael Peña) is accused of murdering the wife of a former U.S. lawman (Ed Harris).

Critics Consensus

Frontera is solidly cast, handsomely mounted, and well-acted; unfortunately, it's also rather dull and fairly forgettable.

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Betsy Sharkey

Los Angeles Times

Sep 5, 2014

In trying to create a balanced portrait of the conflicts and the ordinary people affected by them, director Michael Berry... chips away at the authenticity and intensity that an issue-driven film like this sorely needs.

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

Sep 5, 2014

3/5

The actors are compelling, and the issue is, of course, always worth discussion. It's not a great movie, but, if nothing else, Frontera is worthwhile on those fronts.

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

Sep 5, 2014

2.5/4

"Frontera" is a well-cast, well-made, well-acted drama that you will probably forget about soon after you've seen it.

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

Dec 24, 2014

A

I liked everything about this film, the writing by Michael Berry (who also directed the film) and Louis Moulinet, the pace, the editing, by Larry Madaras ('American Beauty') and the acting is excellent by the entire cast.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Nov 24, 2014

C

Frontera does not measure up as an issue-oriented film

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Christian Toto

HollywoodInToto.com

Sep 17, 2014

3/4

Frontera avoids stepping on an illegal immigration soap box until the movie's final shot.

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Apr 27, 2019

This movie is well made. It's about the reality of the Mexican border and what really happens. I absolutely give this movie 5 stars. Anybody that would give it anything less is a moron.

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Feb 7, 2019

Pleasingly surprised!!!

George S

Jan 22, 2018

This one deserved a better shot.

Abraham S

Mar 20, 2017

Absolutely love this movie.

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Synopsis

After crossing the border illegally, a Mexican worker (Michael Peña) is accused of murdering the wife of a former U.S. lawman (Ed Harris).

Director: Michael Berry, Michael Berry Jr.
Producer: Bill Andrew, Tracy K. Price, Alex Witherill, Mike Witherill
Screenwriter: Luis Moulinet
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Myriad Pictures, Ocean Blue Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Sexual Assault|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $59.3K
Runtime: 1h 43m

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