Bordertown (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Bordertown is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Gregory Nava, running about 112 minutes. “Lies. Corruption. Murder. One reporter will break the silence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American corporations are using the North American Free Trade Agreement by opening large maquiladoras right across the United States–Mexico border. The maquiladoras hire mostly Mexican women to work long hours for little money in order to produce mass quantity products. Lauren Adrian, an impassioned American news reporter for the Chicago Sentinel wants to be assigned to the Iraq front-lines to cover the war. Instead, her editor George Morgan assigns her to investigate a series of slayings involving young maquiladora factory women in a Mexican bordertown.
Who’s in it. Bordertown stars Jennifer Lopez as Lauren Adrian, Martin Sheen as George Morgan, Antonio Banderas as Alfonso Diaz and Maya Zapata as Eva Jimenez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bordertown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bordertown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bordertown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bordertown (2007)?
- In US, Bordertown is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bordertown worth watching?
- Bordertown holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bordertown?
- Bordertown stars Jennifer Lopez, Martin Sheen, Antonio Banderas, Maya Zapata and Sônia Braga.
- When was Bordertown released?
- Bordertown was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.