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Border Blues

2004·Movie
1h 26min·R
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Moscow police detective Andrei Somov resigns and immigrates to the US, but has to accept a menial job in a restaurant while his adolescent son and pregnant daughter-in-law are denied exit visas. 'Andy' does however get to know some LAPD cops after volunteering his expertise and Russian language skills and is sent to Tijuana to fetch cheap tiles. On that Mexican journey, Somov bumps into Larry, another ethnic Russian but US citizen who lost his daughter years ago and now helps families to illegally enter the States. Meanwhile, the medium Michael March receives a vision about a mad bomber who targets pharmaceutical companies and gets a bad feeling upon holding an envelope that belongs to Larry.
Russian ImmigrationCrime and CorruptionMystery ThrillerSocial CritiqueImmigrant ExperienceMoral AmbiguityCross-CulturalLos Angeles Noir

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Border Blues legally?

Border Blues is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Border Blues worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 3.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Border Blues rated?

RViolence

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

How long is Border Blues?

1 h 26 min

Border Blues runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Border Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Border Blues?

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