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Border (2018)

“Sense something beautiful”

6.7/10 · 944 votes 1h 50m r FantasyDramaCrime

#169 of 328 films from 2018 #579 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Ali Abbasi · Written by Ali Abbasi, John Ajvide Lindqvist, Isabella Eklöf

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Overview

When a border guard with a sixth sense for identifying smugglers encounters the first person she cannot prove is guilty, she is forced to confront terrifying revelations about herself and humankind.

Cast

Eva Melanderas Tina
Eero Milonoffas Vore
Jörgen Thorssonas Roland
Ann Petrénas Agneta
Sten Ljunggrenas Tina's Father
Kjell Wilhelmsenas Daniel
Rakel Wärmländeras Therese
Andreas Kundleras Robert
Matti Boustedtas Tomas
Tomas Åhnstrandas Stefan
Josefin Neldénas Esther
Henrik Johanssonas Patrik
Ibrahim Faalas Nursing Assistant
Åsa Jansonas Nurse

Facts

Release dateSeptember 27, 2018
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Drama, Crime
Original titleGräns
LanguageSV
Box office$2,000,000
IMDbtt5501104

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Questions

How long is Border?
Border runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Border worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 944 votes, which places it #169 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 49%) and #579 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Border?
Border was directed by Ali Abbasi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Holy Spider (2022), The Apprentice (2024).
Who stars in Border?
Eva Melander as Tina; Eero Milonoff as Vore; Jörgen Thorsson as Roland; Ann Petrén as Agneta; Sten Ljunggren as Tina's Father; Kjell Wilhelmsen as Daniel.
What is Border rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Border?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/318792.

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