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2008 · 97 min · R

Frozen River

Directed by Courtney Hunt · Drama, Crime

Frozen River (2008) is a Drama film, directed by Courtney Hunt set in New York State during the 2000s, in winter. It runs 97 minutes and is rated R.

A survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival, class conflict, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Peter GolubShahzad Ismaily
Cinematography
Reed Morano
Cast
Melissa LeoMisty UphamCharlie McDermottJohn CanoeJay KlaitzDylan CarusonaJames ReillyMichael O'Keefe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York State
Setting
RuralCoastal Sea
When
2000s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
SurvivalClass ConflictFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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