Borderline

2025·Movie
1h 34min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic704.9Rotten Tomatoes59%62%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

You're cordially invited to a violently romantic comedy.

After escaping from a mental hospital, a violent sociopath named Paul begins a dangerous rampage targeting Sofia, a world-famous pop star. Obsessed with her, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, acting under the delusional belief that they are getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his devotion, leading to a tense and unpredictable situation.
Psychological ThrillerStalker HorrorHostage DramaIntense & SuspensefulDelusional AntagonistViolent & UnsettlingContemporary CrimeCharacter-Driven TensionGrim Reality

Crew

Directed by:
Jimmy Warden, Alexandra Pacheco, Danilo Jurisich
Written by:
Jimmy Warden
Produced by:
Margot Robbie, Colleen Camp, Tom Ackerley
Composed by:
Eugenio Battaglia, Matt Drake, Matt Drake

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Borderline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Borderline legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

Borderline is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Borderline worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Borderline rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Borderline?

1 h 34 min

Borderline runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Borderline?

Critics65
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Borderline higher (65) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Borderline in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Borderline?

10AEAUCAGBGGIENZRUSAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Borderline in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Borderline use?

The '90sShout-OutLoony FanPolice Are UselessPerilous Marriage ProposalSoundtrack DissonanceDeadly HugGreat Escape

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Borderline, including The '90s, Shout-Out, Loony Fan.

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