Border Limits

2020·Movie
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

December 1942, four children are en route, escaping from the nazis who have occupied Norway. The goal is to get to Sweden. Sarah and Daniel are jews, hiding in the basement of Otto and Gerda's parents. When their parents are arrested, Otto and Gerda decide to help their new friends and it becomes a matter of life or death. But who can they really trust?
WWII Escape ThrillerChildren's SurvivalHistorical DramaSuspenseful JourneyCourage & FriendshipMoral DilemmasPersecution ThemeFamily LoyaltyHope Amidst Despair

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Border Limits legally?

Border Limits is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Border Limits worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Border Limits rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

What language is Border Limits in?

NorwegianGermanSwedish

It was made in Norwegian, with some German, Swedish. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Border Limits?

16AUBEBRCHDKFIFRITLUNLNOPLSESM+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Border Limits in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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