The Border Fence (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, The Border Fence is a documentary film directed by Nikolaus Geyrhalter, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Brenner Pass, Alpine border, spring 2016: the Austrian government announces the construction of a border fence, expecting a shift of the refugee routes to Italy after the Balkan route is closed. The residents fear the fence just as much as the supposedly threatening influx of foreigners to their homeland. Two years later, the fence is still rolled up in a container, as the inrush of refugees never occurred.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Border Fence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Border Fence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Border Fence tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Border Fence (2018)?
- In US, The Border Fence is available to stream on DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Border Fence worth watching?
- The Border Fence 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 The Border Fence released?
- The Border Fence was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.