The Frontline

1993Movie1 h 10 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Upon his release from a mental hospital, James re-kindles his relationship with pirate DJ Marion, helping her kick her nasty heroin addiction.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Paul Hills
Written by
Paul Hills

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Facts

January 1, 1993 · 1 h 10 min · Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 1993
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Drowning My Sorrows, Fatal Family Photo, To Absent Friends +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Frontline worth watching?"

Questions about The Frontline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Frontline worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching The Frontline?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Frontline use?

Drowning My SorrowsFatal Family PhotoTo Absent FriendsTempting FateBig BadBerserk ButtonBroken BirdEverybody's Dead, DaveJust a Flesh WoundSouth Koreans with MarinesJerkass Has a PointOld Soldierand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 tropes for it, including Drowning My Sorrows, Fatal Family Photo, and To Absent Friends.