Frozen RiverOverview and Synopsis

  • Frozen River
  • Opened August 1, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 37 min.
  • R
    some language
  • Two days before Christmas in rural upstate New York, Ray Eddy’s husband has left her in an impossible situation—not only is he gone, but he has gambled away all of the family’s meager savings. Ray’s single wage at the Yankee One Dollar Store can’t Read More
  • Cast: Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, Michael O'Keefe, Mark Boone, Jr.
  • Director: Courtney Hunt
  • Genres: Drama, Family Drama, Slice of Life

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  • A scene from "Frozen River."
  • Misty Upham as Lila and Melissa Leo as Ray in "Frozen River."
  • Melissa Leo as Ray Eddy and Michael O'Keefe as Trooper Finnerty in "Frozen River."

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  • Dylan Carusona at the California premiere of "Frozen River."
  • Jonathan Tucker at the California premiere of "Frozen River."
  • Paula LaBaredas at the California premiere of "Frozen River."

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  • One for the DVD collection.
    by planetmark

    I love to watch great actors and actresses work. And that's just what you get to do as Melissa Leo will break your heart in this tale of a single mother's struggle to provide for her two children....Read More

  • Frozen River
    by grassmama

    My husband and I enjoyed this movie. It didn't have you sitting on the edge of your seat or crying, but held our interest. I wonder if there is really stuff like that going on, probably. I had...Read More

  • Frozen River
    by jodeejoe

    Well-deserved Oscar nomination for Melissa Leo. Too bad most people haven't seen the film....Read More

  • FROZEN RIVER ~ Regail in the Beauty of Melissa Leo's Fine Performance!!
    by lugubriousthespian

    Well, for once the Academy got something decidedly right when nominating Melissa Leo's performance for best actress!! What a stark, unbelievably enthralling story is told in the bleakest of...Read More

Frozen River Critic Reviews

  • "...anchored by powerful performances, believable scenarios and excellent writing." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "The movie...belongs to Leo, a thesp of considerable flinty character and honesty who brings all of her reserves to bear on a big, complex role." Variety

    - Robert Koehler

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