The Border (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2007, The Border is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Lauri Törhönen, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. The young man must set up a clear border between Finland and Russia, white and red, enemy and friend, us and them. While the task seems clear he finds out the execution of his command in concrete situations is very difficult. Right choices turn out to be wrong ones and correcting them make things worse.

Who’s in it. The Border stars Martin Bahne as Carl von Munck, Tommi Korpela as Heikki Kiljunen, Minna Haapkylä as Maaria Lintu and Hannu-Pekka Björkman as vääpeli Muranen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Border has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Border page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Border tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Border (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Border change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Border worth watching?
The Border holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Border?
The Border stars Martin Bahne, Tommi Korpela, Minna Haapkylä, Hannu-Pekka Björkman and Leonid Mozgovoy.
When was The Border released?
The Border was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.