Drama western

Frontera (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Frontera
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: 2014-09-05
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cast: Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Michael Peña, Eva Longoria, Eva Longoria Parker

Frontera is a 2014 drama western directed by Michael Berry, starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Michael Peña. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $59,696 worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating: 6.6/10
worldwide gross: $59.7K
Metascore: 58

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Released: September 5, 2014
Runtime: 1h 43m (103 min)
Director: Michael Berry
Genres: Drama , Western
Original language: English
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Frontera About?

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

In Arizona's volatile border region, a tragic death threatens the delicate peace between communities. When a rancher's wife is killed, a Mexican migrant worker becomes the prime suspect. A former sheriff and his successor must investigate the case, uncovering a tangled network of deceit and conflicting loyalties. As they search for the truth, the incident exposes deep-seated tensions and forever changes the lives of those living in this lawless and culturally diverse land.

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Cast & crew

Frontera Cast

Ed Harris leads the cast, with Amy Madigan and Michael Peña. Directed by Michael Berry; 5 actors are credited in all.

Director Michael Berry

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Eva Longoria Parker

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Frontera Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Frontera 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb

6.6 /10
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Metacritic

58 Metascore

User score 7.2
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TMDB

65% User score
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Movie Insider

3.4 /5
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Plot

Frontera Plot Summary

What happens in Frontera from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Miguel Ramirez prepares for an illegal entry into the United States from Mexico, a plan he accepts only after his father-in-law’s urging. He travels with his companion, the rough-edged [Jose], whose opportunism clashes with Miguel’s careful, clean-cut demeanor. Jose’s gaze lingers on Miguel’s pregnant wife, Paulina, adding a tense undercurrent to the journey.

The two men cross into a wide, sunlit Arizona landscape and come onto a ranch owned by Olivia McNary and her husband, Roy, a retired sheriff. Olivia greets them with a practical hospitality—water, a blanket, and a brief chat—before riding on. This chance encounter sets the stage for a collision of motives and loyalties that runs through the film.

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