Torn Apart: Separated at the Border (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2019, Torn Apart: Separated at the Border is a documentary film directed by Ellen Goosenberg Kent, running about 39 minutes.

What it’s about. Two mothers who were each separated from their children in the United States for months after fleeing from danger in their homelands to seek asylum work with pro-bono lawyers and volunteers to reunite with their kids who have been placed thousands of miles away from them with little access to communication.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Torn Apart: Separated at the Border has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Torn Apart: Separated at the Border page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Torn Apart: Separated at the Border (2019)?
In US, Torn Apart: Separated at the Border is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Torn Apart: Separated at the Border worth watching?
Torn Apart: Separated at the Border holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Torn Apart: Separated at the Border released?
Torn Apart: Separated at the Border was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 39 minutes.