Coyote

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Coyote

2007

1h 38m

Crime

Drama

Adventure

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Tucson, Ariz., businessman Steve (Brian Petersen) is bored with his post-retirement life, until he has an idea for a new money-making scheme: becoming a "coyote" and smuggling Mexicans across the border into the United States. Together with his friend J. (Brett Spackman), Steve puts his business savvy to work for his fledgling smuggling business, offering an easy, gentle transition into the States. But he soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew.

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Amy Nicholson

Boxoffice Magazine

Amusing, but shallow-audiences who trickle in expecting more than a romp will find it's too innocuous to stir up any post-film debates.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 9, 2008

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Rene Rodriguez

Miami Herald

Despite the script's uneven nature and occasional lapses of logic, Coyote succeeds at involving you in its heroes' dilemma.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 17, 2008

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Though poorly shot, I believed the story and made a connection with the characters. Having spent time in the areas where the film took place, I can say 100% that everyone has thought about doing this. It's so easy to get across the border with "something extra". Worth checking out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

A too good to be true American dream...

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

If you can look past the acting and low budget, it's an interesting movie

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Amusing, but shallow --- audiences expecting more than a romp will find it's too innocuous to stir up much post-film debating.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

i saw this at LAFF and it was one of the best movies ive seen in the past year...even better than most major motion pictures

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Neat little Indie picture. Topical story, good script and cast make this well worth seeing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Brian Petersen

Steve

Brett Spackman

J.

Marina Valle

Mariana

Carley Adams

Katie

Oswaldo Hernández

Sr. Juarez

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Synopsis

Tucson, Ariz., businessman Steve (Brian Petersen) is bored with his post-retirement life, until he has an idea for a new money-making scheme: becoming a "coyote" and smuggling Mexicans across the border into the United States. Together with his friend J. (Brett Spackman), Steve puts his business savvy to work for his fledgling smuggling business, offering an easy, gentle transition into the States. But he soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew.

Director: Brian Petersen
Producer: Devin Colvin, Chris Wyatt
Screenwriter: Brian Petersen, Brett Spackman
Production Co: Side Street Productions
Genre: Crime, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 23, 2018
Runtime: 1h 38m

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