The Crossing

This historical drama depicts George Washington's decision to lead the Continental Army across the Delaware River in December 1776. Facing severe shortages of supplies and manpower after a series of defeats against the British, Washington plans a high-risk surprise attack on Hessian forces stationed in Trenton. The film follows the military maneuver and the subsequent battle, which served as a critical turning point for the American colonies during their fight for independence.

The television movie was directed by Robert Harmon, appearing in his filmography after Gotti and before They. It was written by Howard Fast and produced by David Coatsworth through Chris/Rose Productions. The ensemble cast is led by Jeff Daniels as General George Washington, alongside Roger Rees, Sebastian Roché, Steven McCarthy, John Henry Canavan, and Ned Vukovic.

The production has received a generally positive reception from viewers. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,400 votes. On TMDB, it has a rating of 6.4/10 from 26 votes.