Crossing Over (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2009, Crossing Over is a drama and crime film directed by Wayne Kramer, running about 113 minutes. “Every day thousands of people illegally cross our borders... only one thing stands in their way. America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Crossing Over stars Harrison Ford as Max Brogan, Ray Liotta as Cole Frankel, Ashley Judd as Denise Frankel and Jim Sturgess as Gavin Kossef, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Crossing Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Crossing Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossing Over tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossing Over (2009)?
- In US, Crossing Over is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Crossing Over worth watching?
- Crossing Over holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crossing Over?
- Crossing Over stars Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, Ashley Judd, Jim Sturgess and Cliff Curtis.
- When was Crossing Over released?
- Crossing Over was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.
