Border
In 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force.
Directed by J.P. Dutta · Action · Drama · History · 176 min · 1997
Director
J.P. Dutta
Studio
J. P. Films
Release
13 Jun 1997
Runtime
176 min
Genres
Action, Drama, History
Full Plot
The year is 1971 when the Pakistani Army is at war with the Indian Soldiers. The Indian battalion is posted in Longewala region in Punjab and are just 150 in number while the Pakistani Army consists of 2000 armed soldiers with tanks. This movie is a landmark in Hindi Cinema and watch how the drama unfolds and the Indian soldiers fight for the pride of their motherland. Commendable performances from Jackie Shroff, Sudesh Berry, Sunil Shetty and Sunny Deol and excellent acting by Akshay Khanna.
Cast & Characters
Sunny Deol
Suniel Shetty
Akshaye Khanna
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $700,000, Border has grossed $37.0M worldwide — about 52.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Border is part of TMDb's "Border Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Border exploded onto the scene when it was released worldwide on 13 June 1997.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Border holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (18,056 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (18,056 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Border's IMDb rating?+
Border has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 18,056 votes.
Is Border good? What are critics saying?+
Border holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (18,056 votes).
How long is Border?+
Border has a runtime of 176 min.
Who directed Border?+
Border was directed by J.P. Dutta.
Where can I watch Border?+
Border is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Border" received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, who praised its various aspects such as story, scale, direction, screenplay, performances, battle execution, and soundtrack. The film's commercial success was also widely acknowledged, with it becoming an instant box office hit and one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 1997.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
