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Crossing Over

2009·Movie
1h 53min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic385.4Rotten Tomatoes15%49%

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PrimefuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+The Roku

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Every day thousands of people illegally cross our borders... only one thing stands in their way. America.

Immigrants from around the world enter Los Angeles every day, with hopeful visions of a better life, but little notion of what that life may cost. Their desperate scenarios test the humanity of immigration enforcement officers. In Crossing Over, writer-director Wayne Kramer explores the allure of the American dream, and the reality that immigrants find – and create -- in 21st century L.A.
Immigration DramaSocially ConsciousCharacter-DrivenMelancholy RealismPolitical CommentaryPsychological ImpactBleak OutlookContemporary Issues

Crew

Directed by:
Wayne Kramer, Nick Mastandrea, Maria Mantia
Written by:
Wayne Kramer
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Frank Marshall, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Mark Isham, Lee Orloff, Scott Hecker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Crossing Over legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+The RokuThe CWKanopyHoopla

Crossing Over is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crossing Over worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crossing Over rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Crossing Over?

1 h 53 min

Crossing Over runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crossing Over?

Critics27
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Crossing Over higher (57) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Crossing Over a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Crossing Over in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Crossing Over?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crossing Over in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.