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Borderline

1980Movie1 h 44 minPG

Crime
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes–39%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of illegal aliens is responsible for Scooter's death, but the feds insist that drug dealers committed the crime.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Jerrold Freedman
Written by
Jerrold Freedman, Steve Kline
Produced by
James Nelson, Octavio Elías
Music by
Gil Mellé

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Facts

December 19, 1980 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
December 19, 1980
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Mexico
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

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Questions about Borderline

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Borderline worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is Borderline okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Borderline a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 40% of its budget.