Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- gritty
- tense
- action movie night
- thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an entertaining, well-crafted action heist with strong performances and sustained momentum, though some felt its social commentary was underdeveloped and its formula familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Five former Special Forces operatives reunite to steal a drug lord's fortune in a carefully planned operation.
The protagonists are unsung former operatives whose economic frustration motivates them to pursue private wealth after serving their country.
The heist unfolds across the Amazon rainforest and Andes mountains, where geography complicates movement, transport, and control.
The reunited operatives find their professional loyalty and personal morals tested when the mission turns unexpectedly dangerous.
Films like Triple Frontier, and why
Sicario
shares a morally compromised military protagonist, South American drug-war setting, and escalating action thriller tension
Den of Thieves
shares a hard-edged heist structure, criminal underworld stakes, and pressure-driven group betrayal
The Losers
shares former soldiers pursuing illicit wealth through a dangerous operation, with brotherhood tested by greed
Movie Details
- Director
- J.C. Chandor
- Release Date
- 2019-03-06
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (3657)
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Oscar Isaac
- Charlie Hunnam
- Garrett Hedlund
- Pedro Pascal
- Adria Arjona
- Jeovanny Rodriguez
- Juan Camilo Castillo
- Reynaldo Gallegos
- Madeline 'Maddy' Wary
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Triple Frontier about?
- Former Special Forces comrades turn a South American drug heist into a brutal test of loyalty, greed, and survival.
- What is Triple Frontier like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Triple Frontier as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Triple Frontier violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Triple Frontier as brutal.
- What did critics think of Triple Frontier?
- Critics broadly found the film an entertaining, well-crafted action heist with strong performances and sustained momentum, though some felt its social commentary was underdeveloped and its formula familiar.
- Which films are like Triple Frontier?
- Films with a similar feel include Sicario, Den of Thieves, and The Losers.
- How long is Triple Frontier?
- Triple Frontier runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Triple Frontier?
- In United States, Triple Frontier streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
