The Boarder (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, The Boarder is a drama film directed by Jolene Adams. “Get Attached” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by true-life events, this is the sobering story of the Williams family and their process of coping with an adopted child suffering from Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Who’s in it. The Boarder stars Dee Wallace as Elizabeth, Andy Scott Harris as Carl Williams, Leslie Stevens as Annika Williams and Carlton Wilborn as Zeb Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Boarder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boarder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boarder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boarder (2012)?
- In US, The Boarder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boarder worth watching?
- The Boarder holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boarder?
- The Boarder stars Dee Wallace, Andy Scott Harris, Leslie Stevens, Carlton Wilborn and Patrick Bauchau.
- When was The Boarder released?
- The Boarder was released in 2012.