The Frontier

1991Movie2 h 0 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A Chilean teacher, Ramiro, is sentenced to internal exile in a southern town where tidal waves often appear. He falls for a woman, Maite, whose father asks him to take her away. Although he gets his freedom he doesn't leave and when the water rises, Maite and her father die, and Ramiro flees to the hills.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Ricardo Larraín

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Facts

October 25, 1991 · 2 h 0 min · Drama, Romance

Released
October 25, 1991
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Chile, Spain

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Frontier worth watching?"

Questions about The Frontier

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Frontier worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Frontier good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Frontier plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Frontier in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.