The Borrower (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Borrower is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by John McNaughton, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.
Who’s in it. The Borrower stars Rae Dawn Chong as Diana Pierce, Don Gordon as Charles Krieger, Tom Towles as Bob Laney and Antonio Fargas as Julius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Borrower has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 The Borrower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Borrower tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Borrower (1991)?
- In US, The Borrower is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 The Borrower worth watching?
- The Borrower holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Borrower?
- The Borrower stars Rae Dawn Chong, Don Gordon, Tom Towles, Antonio Fargas and Neil Giuntoli.
- When was The Borrower released?
- The Borrower was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.