Frozen River
- Drama
- Crime
After her husband deserts her, working-class mother Ray Eddy is in great need of money to find a home. Lured by the possibility of easy cash, she joins Lila, a widowed Mohawk who earns a living by smuggling immigrants from Canada to the U.S. across the St. Lawrence.
Frozen River is a 2008 drama-crime film following a desperate working-class mother who turns to human smuggling across the frozen St. Lawrence River to support her family. Directed by Courtney Hunt, the film stars Melissa Leo and Misty Upham as two women from vastly different backgrounds who form an unlikely partnership born of economic necessity. Now available to stream, it's a raw, character-driven story about survival and moral compromise.
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Melissa LeoRay Eddy
Misty UphamLila Littlewolf
Charlie McDermottTJ- John CanoeBernie Littlewolf
Jay KlaitzGuy Versailles- Dylan CarusonaJimmy
- James ReillyRicky
Michael O'KeefeTrooper Finnerty
Mark Boone JuniorJacques Bruno
Betty OuyangChinese woman
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When was Frozen River released?
Frozen River premiered on March 26, 2008.
What is Frozen River about?
The film follows Ray Eddy, a working-class mother abandoned by her husband, who partners with Lila, a Mohawk widow, to smuggle immigrants across the frozen St. Lawrence River for money to build a new life.
Who stars in Frozen River?
The film stars Melissa Leo as Ray Eddy and Misty Upham as Lila Littlewolf.
Where can I watch Frozen River?
Frozen River is available on various streaming platforms and digital rental services; check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
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