What is Miller's Crossing about?
Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
A 1920s crime boss and his advisor clash over a woman, fueling a gritty, suspenseful, and atmospheric drama.
Pulpy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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Miller's Crossing parents guide
No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- Mild
- Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
- Language
- Strong
- Frequent strong profanity or slurs.
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Three questions
- Is Miller's Crossing scary?
- No. Miller's Crossing is not a scary watch.
- How gory is Miller's Crossing?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Miller's Crossing rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is an R, with strong violence and frequent strong language. Keep it for adults.
Cast and crew
Directed byJoel Coen
StarringGabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito, J.E. Freeman, Albert Finney
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