Frontier Crucible (2025): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Frontier Crucible is a 2025 drama thriller directed by Travis Mills, starring William H. Macy as Major O'Rourke, Thomas Jane and Armie Hammer. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes. IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Travis Mills
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Running Wild Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Frontier Crucible About?
The premise of Frontier Crucible without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wagon full of vital medical supplies is ambushed by Apaches. Only Merrick Beckford can navigate the route, but he must hire a trio of dangerous outlaws desperate to survive. When they accidentally kill an Apache scout, the mission sparks a pursuit, forcing the allies into a desperate race across the land to deliver the lifesaving cargo.
Frontier Crucible Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- arizona
- arizona territory
- arizona desert
Frontier Crucible Cast & Characters
William H. Macy leads the cast as Major O'Rourke, with Thomas Jane and Armie Hammer. Directed by Travis Mills; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Travis Mills
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Eddie Spears
Also Starring in Frontier Crucible
· 6 moreMore from Travis Mills
More films directed by Travis Mills: She was the Deputy’s Wife, Texas Red, Bastard’s Crossing and Bride of Violence.
Frontier Crucible Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Frontier Crucible 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
829 votes
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
810 ratings
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Frontier Crucible Plot Summary
What happens in Frontier Crucible from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Apache Wars of the late 19th century, Beckford, a former soldier, is tasked by the US Army to deliver a shipment of essential medical supplies to San Carlos, Arizona, through hostile Apache territory. He sets out alone with two mules and a wagon.
Full summary
The whole story of Frontier Crucible, scene by scene
Frontier Crucible Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 4 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip "A Man You'd Shoot In The Back"
- Clip "It's Urgent"
- Clip "We Need To Go"
- Clip "Your Mules Left Tracks"
How Well Do You Know Frontier Crucible?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the former soldier tasked with delivering medical supplies?
Frontier Crucible Also Known As
Also known as “Випробування на фронтирі”.
- Also known as
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- Випробування на фронтирі
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Frontier Crucible FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Frontier Crucible, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frontier Crucible?
Frontier Crucible runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Frontier Crucible released?
Frontier Crucible was released on December 5, 2025.
Who directed Frontier Crucible?
Frontier Crucible was directed by Travis Mills.
More films by Travis Mills Who is in the cast of Frontier Crucible?
Frontier Crucible stars William H. Macy as Major O'Rourke, Thomas Jane and Armie Hammer, among 10 credited actors.
How is Frontier Crucible rated?
Frontier Crucible has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 64% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Frontier Crucible have a post-credit scene?
No. Frontier Crucible has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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