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Borderline

2002·Movie
1h 34min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Psychiatrist Dr. Lila Colleti is divorcing her husband and is devastated when he wins custody of their two little girls, whom he gets largely because Lila's job, being a psychiatrist for the criminally insane at the local prison, is a potentially dangerous one that forces her to keep long, erratic hours. When one of Lila's patients, Ed Baikman, is released into a half-way house, he decides under the delusional influence of his psychosis to help her out by murdering her ex-husband and his girlfriend, and then threatening to tell the cops they'd planned it together when she refuses to become romantically involved with him. Though Lila's lover, police detective Macy Kobacek, stands by her loyally, Baikman does such an ingenious job of implicating Lila in the crime that even Macy begins to have his doubts about Lila's innocence
Psychological ThrillerCriminal InsanityMurder InvestigationDivorce & CustodyTwisted ObsessionBetrayalUnreliable NarratorSuspensefulMind Games

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Borderline legally?

Borderline is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. 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?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Borderline rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Borderline?

1 h 34 min

Borderline runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Borderline in?

English

It was made in English. 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 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.