Movie

The Milagro Beanfield War

★ 6.6(96)19881h 57m

The Milagro Beanfield War is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Robert Redford
Release date: 1988-03-18
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $14,000,000
Budget: $22,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Milagro Beanfield War — trailer

About The Milagro Beanfield War

The Milagro Beanfield War is a 1988 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Robert Redford, starring Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford and Sonia Braga. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 96 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Milagro Beanfield War in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Rubén Blades

Sheriff Bernabe Montoya

Richard Bradford

Ladd Devine

Sonia Braga

Ruby Archuleta

Julie Carmen

Nancy Mondragon

James Gammon

Horsethief Shorty

Melanie Griffith

Flossie Devine

John Heard

Charlie Bloom

Carlos Riquelme

Marshal Amarante Cordova

Daniel Stern

Herbie Platt

Chick Vennera

Joe Mondragon

Christopher Walken

Kyril Montana

Freddy Fender

Mayor Sammy Cantu

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknew mexicohispanoamericanhispanicfarmermexican americangun shootingfarming communityguardian angelland developerwater conflictbeansirrigationwater rightspet pig

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Milagro Beanfield War in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Milagro Beanfield War is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Milagro Beanfield War on Netflix?+

The Milagro Beanfield War is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Milagro Beanfield War?+

The Milagro Beanfield War has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Milagro Beanfield War?+

The Milagro Beanfield War stars Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen and James Gammon.

When did The Milagro Beanfield War come out?+

The Milagro Beanfield War is a 1988 movie directed by Robert Redford.

What genre is The Milagro Beanfield War?+

The Milagro Beanfield War is Comedy, Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Milagro Beanfield War?+

The Milagro Beanfield War was directed by Robert Redford.