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Crossing Over (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Crossing Over is a 2009 drama directed by Wayne Kramer, starring Harrison Ford and Ashley Judd. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $3.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
worldwide gross
$3.7M
Metascore
38
Crossing Over (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Wayne Kramer
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crossing Over About?

The premise of Crossing Over without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a country founded on the ideals of hope and opportunity, the process of gaining citizenship becomes a complex and perilous journey. Some individuals painstakingly follow the established legal procedures, while others seek shortcuts, engaging in dangerous deals involving sex, violence, and deceit to achieve their dream of entering the nation. This struggle blurs the distinction between lawful immigration and desperate measures, exposing a hidden and troubling aspect of the American dream.

Crossing Over Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • illegal alien
  • illegal immigrant
  • extramarital affair
  • female nudity
  • doggystyle sex
  • murder of a nude man
  • murder of a nude woman
  • criminal investigation
  • murder investigation
  • blonde
  • lust
  • citizenship oath
+38 more
  • honor killing
  • teenage girl
  • caught having sex
  • police officer
  • aspiring actress
  • remake
  • motel sex
  • female full frontal nudity
  • leg spreading
  • female pubic hair
  • interrupted sex
  • female rear nudity
  • aerial camera shot
  • watching tv
  • ford taurus
  • honda motor vehicle
  • interracial adoption
  • writer director producer
  • juvenile detention center
  • special agent as protagonist
  • social commentary
  • social drama
  • reference to bangladesh
  • interconnected storylines
  • immigration raid
  • binocular view
  • border patrol agent
  • family drama
  • illegal immigration
  • ice immigratuon and customs enforcement
  • extortion
  • political asylum
  • counter terrorism
  • culture clash
  • ice agent
  • fbi raid
  • female fbi special agent
  • garment factory
Where to watch

Where to Watch Crossing Over

Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Crossing Over Cast

Harrison Ford leads the cast, with Ashley Judd. Directed by Wayne Kramer.

Ratings

Crossing Over Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Crossing Over 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

Crossing Over Plot Summary

What happens in Crossing Over from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

After immigrant Mireya Sanchez is deported, officer Max Brogan takes on the responsibility of looking after her young son. He lovingly transports the boy to his grandparents in Mexico. Tragically, the news soon follows that Mireya has been found murdered near the border, prompting Brogan to return to deliver the heartbreaking news to her family.

Full summary

The whole story of Crossing Over, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Crossing Over Box Office

Crossing Over grossed $3.7 million worldwide. $455,654 came from the US and Canada and $3.2 million (88%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.7M

US & Canada
$455.7K
International
$3.2M
US & Canada 12% Rest of the world 88%
Videos

Crossing Over Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Crossing Over.

Crossing Over (2009) Official Trailer #1
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Crossing Over?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is Officer Max Brogan grappling with in the film?

Cars

Cars in Crossing Over

25 cars on screen, including the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2000 Ford Taurus.

All 25 cars
  • 2000 Ford Crown Victoria in Crossing Over 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Main role
  • 2000 Ford Taurus in Crossing Over 2000 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1992 Honda Civic in Crossing Over 1992 Honda Civic Important role
  • 2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 in Crossing Over 2004 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 Minor role
Details

Crossing Over Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Crossing Over - Der Traum von Amerika” and “Para Lá da Fronteira”.

Also known as
  • Crossing Over - Der Traum von Amerika
  • Para Lá da Fronteira
  • Przeprawa
  • 正義のゆくえ I.C.E.特別捜査官:2009
  • Rajattu maa
  • Droit de passage
  • Territorio prohibido
  • Sınırı Geçmek
  • Переправа
  • Ścigani
  • A szabadság határai
  • Imigranti
+14 more
  • 穿越国境
  • Παράνομες Πράξεις
  • לחצות גבולות
  • Перетинаючи кордон
  • Território Restrito
  • 크로싱 오버
  • Persikėlimas
  • 越界驅逐令
  • Vượt Biên
  • 越界人生
  • 正義のゆくえ I.C.E.特別捜査官
  • Territori prohibit
  • สกัดแผนยื้อฉุดนรก
  • La graniţa libertăţii

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FAQ

Crossing Over FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crossing Over, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crossing Over?

Crossing Over runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Crossing Over released?

Crossing Over was released on February 27, 2009.

Who directed Crossing Over?

Crossing Over was directed by Wayne Kramer.

More films by Wayne Kramer

Who is in the cast of Crossing Over?

Crossing Over stars Harrison Ford and Ashley Judd.

Where can I watch Crossing Over?

In the US, Crossing Over is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Hoopla and Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Crossing Over make at the box office?

Crossing Over grossed $3.7 million worldwide ($455,654 domestic, $3.2 million international).

How is Crossing Over rated?

Crossing Over has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Crossing Over have a post-credit scene?

No. Crossing Over has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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