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Borderline

1980·Movie
1h 44min·PG
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Somewhere along a thousand miles of barbed wire border, the American dream has become a nightmare.

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.
Border Patrol DramaGritty & RealisticMoral AmbiguityTense AtmosphereCynicalImmigration IssuesAction & SuspenseDriven by RevengeSouthwestern Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Borderline worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Borderline rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Borderline?

1 h 44 min

Borderline runs 1 h 44 min.

Was Borderline a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 40% of its budget.

What language is Borderline in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Borderline?

5ATBRCADEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Borderline in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.