Sign in

Frontera

2014·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Frontera fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting mood

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Truth is the only justice.

After crossing the border illegally for work, Miguel, a hard-working father and devoted husband, finds himself wrongfully accused of murdering a former sheriff’s wife. After learning of his imprisonment, Miguel’s pregnant wife tries to come to his aid and lands in the hands of corrupt coyotes who hold her for ransom. Dissatisfied with the police department’s investigation, the former sheriff tries to uncover the truth about his wife’s death and discovers disturbing evidence that will destroy one family’s future, or tear another’s apart.
Border DramaCrime ThrillerSocial JusticeMoral DilemmasImmigration IssuesCharacter-DrivenTense AtmosphereRedemption Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Frontera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Frontera legally?

Frontera is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Frontera worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Frontera rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Frontera?

1 h 43 min

Frontera runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Frontera?

Critics56
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Frontera higher (66) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Frontera in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Frontera?

38ARATBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDKDO+24

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Frontera in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.