The Border

1980·Movie
1h 18min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes65%52%

Where to watch

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The Border fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Frank Cooper, a senior immigration police, remains a daily struggle against mafias operating between Mexico and the United States. Although it has a good standing with the poorest of Mexican towns near the border. Two are Leina and Benny, a couple of young boys who have decided to marry and have chosen Frank as best man. The problems are not slow to appear when Suarez, a mobster local forces Benny to work for him in their dirty business. Now, for Frank, the job becomes personal.
Border Crime ThrillerUndercover Law EnforcementMafia ConflictPersonal StakesGritty ActionSocial CommentaryMoral Dilemmas80s ActionJustice Quest

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Leitch, John Peter Kousakis, José Luis Ortega
Written by:
Michael Allin
Produced by:
John Daly, Anuar Badin, Donald Langdon
Composed by:
Stanley Myers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Border

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Where can I stream The Border legally?

PrimeFawesomeIndieFlix Shorts

The Border is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Border worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Border rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Border?

1 h 18 min

The Border runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Border?

Critics73
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate The Border higher (73) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Border in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Mexico, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Border?

7ATCHDEGBGGLIUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Border in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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