GoodWatchSign up

Border

1997·Movie
2h 56min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Watch

No stream option in US yet.

Border fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Amidst the 1971 Indo-Pak war, a company of 120 Indian soldiers stationed at the border region of Longewala in Rajasthan must defend their post through the night against two thousand Pakistani troops armed with tanks. Based on the true events of the Battle of Longewala.
War EpicHistorical DramaMilitary ConflictIndo-Pakistani WarDavid vs GoliathBleak RealismSocial CommentaryPatriotismSurvival

Crew

Directed by:
Produced by:

Sequels and Prequels

Media

Questions about Border

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Border legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Border worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Border rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Border?

2 h 56 min

Border runs 2 h 56 min.

Is Border based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was Border a box office hit?

Budget$700,000
Box office$37 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $700,000 to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 52.9 times its budget.

What language is Border in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Border?

10AUCAGBGGIEINNGNZUSZA

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

What tropes does Border use?

All Trolls Are DifferentBittersweet EndingBizarre Alien SexesDoorstep BabyDriven to SuicideFan DisserviceHumans Are the Real MonstersThe Nose KnowsOblivious Adoption

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Border, including All Trolls Are Different, Bittersweet Ending, Bizarre Alien Sexes.