Borderline (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1950, Borderline is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 88 minutes. “Two Undercover Agents Unwittingly Stalk the Same Target.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two undercover agents infiltrate a drug-smuggling ring in Mexico, thee find them selves falling in love with each other. Neither is aware of the other's identity As they decide to make a run for the border.
Who’s in it. Borderline stars Fred MacMurray as Johnny McEvoy, aka Johnny Macklin, Claire Trevor as Madeleine Haley, Raymond Burr as Pete Ritchie and José Torvay as Miguel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Borderline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borderline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borderline tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borderline (1950)?
- In US, Borderline is available to stream on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borderline worth watching?
- Borderline holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borderline?
- Borderline stars Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond Burr, José Torvay and Morris Ankrum.
- When was Borderline released?
- Borderline was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.