Borderline (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Borderline is a drama film directed by Houchang Allahyari, running about 120 minutes. “Guilty?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story about a young pianist accused of murdering his teacher who slowly comes to believe the accusation due to guilt feelings, ultimately retreating into a fantasy world.
Who’s in it. Borderline stars Michael Lakner as Thomas, Trude Marlen as Grandmother, Robert Hauer-Riedl as Psychiatrist and Lieselotte Plauensteiner as Mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borderline (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Borderline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Borderline?
- Borderline stars Michael Lakner, Trude Marlen, Robert Hauer-Riedl, Lieselotte Plauensteiner and Sibylle Kos.
- When was Borderline released?
- Borderline was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.