The Milagro Beanfield War (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, The Milagro Beanfield War is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Robert Redford, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Milagro Beanfield War stars Rubén Blades as Sheriff Bernabe Montoya, Sônia Braga as Ruby Archuleta, James Gammon as Horsethief Shorty and Melanie Griffith as Flossie Devine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Milagro Beanfield War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Milagro Beanfield War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Milagro Beanfield War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)?
- In US, The Milagro Beanfield War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Milagro Beanfield War worth watching?
- The Milagro Beanfield War holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Milagro Beanfield War?
- The Milagro Beanfield War stars Rubén Blades, Sônia Braga, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith and John Heard.
- When was The Milagro Beanfield War released?
- The Milagro Beanfield War was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.