Frozen River (2008)
Plot
Frozen River is a 2008 American crime drama film written and directed by Courtney Hunt in her feature directorial debut. Starring Melissa Leo and Misty Upham, the film follows two working-class mothers who team up to earn money by smuggling undocumented immigrants from Canada to the United States. Frozen River premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2008, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. Following a limited release on August 1, 2008, the film opened in theatres on September 5, 2008, to critical acclaim, with particular praise for Leo's performance and Hunt's direction. The film earned several accolades, including the Bronze Horse at the 2008 Stockholm International Film Festival. At the 81st Academy Awards, Leo was nominated for Best Actress and Hunt was nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
Frozen River details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 1h 37m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Courtney Hunt |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Frozen River cast & crew
Melissa Leo
Misty Upham
Charlie McDermott
Michael O'Keefe
Mark Boone Junior
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Frozen River — questions
What is Frozen River about?
Frozen River is a 2008 American crime drama film written and directed by Courtney Hunt in her feature directorial debut. Starring Melissa Leo and Misty Upham, the film follows two working-class mothers who team up to earn money by smuggling undocumented immigrants from Canada to the United States. Frozen River premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2008, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. Following a limited release on August 1, 2008, the film opened in theatres on September 5, 2008, to critical acclaim, with particular praise for Leo's performance and Hunt's direction. The film earned several accolades, including the Bronze Horse at the 2008 Stockholm International Film Festival. At the 81st Academy Awards, Leo was nominated for Best Actress and Hunt was nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
Who is in the cast of Frozen River?
Frozen River stars Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, Michael O'Keefe, Mark Boone Junior and is directed by Courtney Hunt. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Frozen River online?
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How long is Frozen River?
Frozen River runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
Who directed Frozen River?
Frozen River was directed by Courtney Hunt.
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