Borderline

1950·Movie
1h 28min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Two Undercover Agents Unwittingly Stalk the Same Target.

The Los Angeles police know that Pete Ritchie has been bringing drugs into the city, but they can't pin a single piece of evidence on him. After many botched attempts to get at the crook, they resort to having cop Madeleine go undercover and seduce her way into Ritchie's circle. Before she can get anywhere, she's abducted by Johnny, a government agent posing as a thug. But Johnny and Madeleine have no idea they're on the same side of the law.
Classic Film NoirUndercover CopCriminal UnderworldDeceptionIntrigue1950s SettingMysteryGritty

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Borderline

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Where can I stream Borderline legally?

Borderline is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Borderline worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Borderline rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Borderline?

1 h 28 min

Borderline runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Borderline?

Critics70
Audiences37

Not quite. Critics rate Borderline higher (70) than audiences (37). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Borderline in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Borderline?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Borderline in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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