Frozen River
“Desperation Knows No Borders”
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.
Where to watch Frozen River in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Frozen River there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Frozen River streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Frozen River
Frozen River is a 2008 English-language drama and crime film directed by Courtney Hunt. The cast is led by Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
Frozen River was produced by Harwood Hunt Productions and Cohen Media Group and made in United States of America. It was released on March 26, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Courtney Hunt
- Writers
- Courtney Hunt
- Release date
- March 26, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Harwood Hunt Productions, Cohen Media Group
Frozen River cast & crew
Frozen River was directed by Courtney Hunt and written by Courtney Hunt.
The cast features Melissa Leo as Ray Eddy, Misty Upham as Lila Littlewolf, Charlie McDermott as TJ, John Canoe as Bernie Littlewolf, Jay Klaitz as Guy Versailles, and Dylan Carusona as Jimmy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Peter Golub, cinematography is by Reed Morano, and it was produced by Heather Rae and Chip Hourihan.
Is Frozen River worth watching?
Frozen River holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 356 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Frozen River is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Frozen River
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Cast of Frozen River
Melissa Leo
Ray Eddy
Misty Upham
Lila Littlewolf
Charlie McDermott
TJ
John Canoe
Bernie Littlewolf
Jay Klaitz
Guy Versailles
Dylan Carusona
Jimmy
James Reilly
Ricky
Michael O'Keefe
Trooper Finnerty
Mark Boone Junior
Jacques Bruno
Betty Ouyang
Chinese woman
Frozen River — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Frozen River in United States?
Frozen River is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Frozen River on Tubi TV?
Yes — Frozen River is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is Frozen River in?
Frozen River is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Urdu, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Frozen River?
Frozen River runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Frozen River rated?
Frozen River is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 356 ratings.
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