# The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

> A whimsical New Mexico water-rights revolt turns one farmer's broken valve into a community-wide stand against resort development.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7802

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Robert Redford
- Cast: Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith, John Heard, Carlos Riquelme
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095638/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: whimsical, warm, witty, lazy sunday, socially conscious movie night

## Synopsis

A small town's fight for survival against corporate greed leads to unexpected alliances and a touch of magic.

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