The Border (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1982, The Border is a drama and crime film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 108 minutes. “When Charlie Smith went down to the border, he found more than a boundary between Texas and Mexico. He found a line within himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.
Who’s in it. The Border stars Jack Nicholson as Charlie Smith, Harvey Keitel as Cat, Valerie Perrine as Marcy and Warren Oates as Red, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Border has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (1982)?
- In US, The Border is available to 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 The Border worth watching?
- The Border holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Border?
- The Border stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates and Elpidia Carrillo.
- When was The Border released?
- The Border was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.