Borderline (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, Borderline is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jerrold Freedman, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of illegal aliens is responsible for Scooter's death, but the feds insist that drug dealers committed the crime.
Who’s in it. Borderline stars Charles Bronson as Jeb Maynard, Bruno Kirby as Jimmy Fante, Bert Remsen as Carl J. Richards and Michael Lerner as Henry Lydell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Borderline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borderline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borderline 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 Borderline (1980)?
- In US, Borderline is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Borderline worth watching?
- Borderline holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borderline?
- Borderline stars Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner and Kenneth McMillan.
- When was Borderline released?
- Borderline was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.