Borrego (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2022, Borrego is a thriller and crime film directed by Jesse Harris, running about 102 minutes. “Fight your way out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young botanist relocates to a small desert town to study an invasive plant species. While out on research, she comes to the aid of a downed plane only to find herself taken captive by an inexperienced drug mule who forces her to lead a trek across the sweltering desert to his drop. A local sheriff is drawn into the hunt as his rebellious daughter sets out to find the missing botanist, all the while being pursued by a local drug receiver.
Who’s in it. Borrego stars Lucy Hale as Elly, Nicholas Gonzalez as Deputy Jose Gomez, Leynar Gomez as Tomas and Jorge A. Jimenez as Guillermo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Borrego has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borrego page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borrego tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borrego (2022)?
- In US, Borrego is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borrego worth watching?
- Borrego holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borrego?
- Borrego stars Lucy Hale, Nicholas Gonzalez, Leynar Gomez, Jorge A. Jimenez and Olivia Trujillo.
- When was Borrego released?
- Borrego was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.