Borderline (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5.3

Borderline poster

Released in 2002, Borderline is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Evelyn Purcell, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Psychiatrist Dr. Lila Colleti is divorcing her husband and is devastated when he wins custody of their two little girls, whom he gets largely because Lila's job, being a psychiatrist for the criminally insane at the local prison, is a potentially dangerous one that forces her to keep long, erratic hours. When one of Lila's patients, Ed Baikman, is released into a half-way house, he decides under the delusional influence of his psychosis to help her out by murdering her ex-husband and his girlfriend, and then threatening to tell the cops they'd planned it together when she refuses to become romantically involved with him. Though Lila's lover, police detective Macy Kobacek, stands by her loyally, Baikman does such an ingenious job of implicating Lila in the crime that even Macy begins to have his doubts about Lila's innocence

Who’s in it. Borderline stars Gina Gershon as Dr. Lila Coletti, Michael Biehn as Det. Macy Kobacek, Sean Patrick Flanery as Ed Baikman and Louise Barnes as Karen Kendler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Borderline has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2002)?
In US, Borderline is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Borderline worth watching?
Borderline holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Gina Gershon, Michael Biehn, Sean Patrick Flanery, Louise Barnes and Eddie Driscoll.
When was Borderline released?
Borderline was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.