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The Milagro Beanfield War

1988Movie1 h 57 minR

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes61%74%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.

Feels like

  • Community Spirit
  • Environmental Allegory
  • Underdog Story
  • Gentle Humor
  • Magical Realism
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Political Satire
  • Land Rights
  • New Mexico Setting
  • Uplifting

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Robert Redford
Written by
David S. Ward, John Nichols
Produced by
Robert Redford, Moctesuma Esparza
Music by
Dave Grusin

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 1988 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
March 18, 1988
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adapted Out, Cloudcuckoolander, Dying Town +9

  • Adapted Out
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Dying Town
  • False Flag Operation
  • Handicapped Badass
  • May–December Romance
  • Meaningful Name
  • Mexican Standoff
  • The Needs of the Many
  • The Trickster
  • Non-Indicative Name
  • Our Angels Are Different

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Milagro Beanfield War?"

Questions about The Milagro Beanfield War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Milagro Beanfield War?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Milagro Beanfield War from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Milagro Beanfield War worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 61%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (61).

Is The Milagro Beanfield War okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Milagro Beanfield War make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Milagro Beanfield War?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was The Milagro Beanfield War a box office flop?

Budget$22 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.