The Line (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2009, The Line is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by James Cotten, running about 95 minutes. “Stay on your side.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.
Who’s in it. The Line stars Ray Liotta as Mark Shields, Andy García as Javier Salazar, Esai Morales as Pelon and Armand Assante as Padre Antonio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Line has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Line tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Line (2009)?
- In US, The Line is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Line worth watching?
- The Line holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Line?
- The Line stars Ray Liotta, Andy García, Esai Morales, Armand Assante and Valerie Cruz.
- When was The Line released?
- The Line was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.