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Borderline

Borderline

Borderline is a 1930 British avant garde silent film directed by Kenneth Macpherson and produced through the Pool Group. Its cast includes Paul Robeson, Eslanda Robeson, H. D., and Gavin Arthur, and its story examines an interracial relationship and the tensions surrounding it in a European lodging...

6.8 Fair

apps Top Borderline Alternatives

The top alternative to Borderline in 2026 is I Was Born, But... with a score of 8.6/10, followed by The Goddess (8.5) and Song of the Fishermen (8.5).

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I Was Born, But...

I Was Born, But...

Yasujiro Ozu’s *I Was Born, But…* is a significant early work in Japanese cinema. Released in 1932, it marked his direct...

Japanese Comedy Feature 1930S
8.6 Great
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The Goddess

The Goddess

“The Goddess” (1934) is a significant feature film from the early Chinese cinema era. Directed by Wu Yonggang and starri...

Drama Feature Chinese 1930S
8.5 Great
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Song of the Fishermen

Song of the Fishermen

"Song of the Fishermen" is a 1934 silent drama film directed by Chinese filmmaker Cai Chusheng and produced by the Lianh...

Drama Social Family Chinese
8.5 Great
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A Story of Floating Weeds

A Story of Floating Weeds

Yasujiro Ozu’s *A Story of Floating Weeds* is a poignant 1934 Japanese silent film exploring themes of family, aging, an...

Drama Japanese Feature 1930S
8.3 Great
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People on Sunday

People on Sunday

People on Sunday is a 1930 German feature-length silent drama filmed by Robert Siodmak and Edgar G. Ulmer. The film capt...

German Drama Feature City
8.2 Great
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Passing Fancy

Passing Fancy

Passing Fancy is a 1933 Japanese silent comedy-drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu for Shochiku. Its story centers on Kihachi...

Drama Japanese Feature 1930S
7.9 Good
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An Inn in Tokyo

An Inn in Tokyo

An Inn in Tokyo is a 1935 Japanese silent drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu. It follows an unemployed father wandering the...

Drama Japanese Feature 1930S
7.9 Good
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A Spray of Plum Blossoms

A Spray of Plum Blossoms

A Spray of Plum Blossoms is a 1931 Chinese silent drama film directed by Bu Wancang. Produced by the Lianhua Film Compan...

Drama Romance Literary Chinese
7.9 Good
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The Only Son

The Only Son

"The Only Son" is a 1936 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, notable for being the director's first "talkie" o...

Drama Family Feature 1930S
7.8 Good
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Menilmontant

Menilmontant

"Ménilmontant" is a 1926 French silent drama written and directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff, featuring Nadia Sibirskaïa and J...

Drama Avant Garde 1920S Short
7.8 Good
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The Water Magician

The Water Magician

The Water Magician (Taki no Shiraito) is a 1933 Japanese silent drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The story follow...

Drama Japanese Feature 1930S
7.7 Good
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City Girl

City Girl

City Girl is an American drama film directed by F. W. Murnau and released in 1930 by Fox Film Corporation. The narrative...

Drama Feature Romance 1930S
7.7 Good
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Tokyo Chorus

Tokyo Chorus

Tokyo Chorus is a 1931 Japanese silent comedy-drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu. It follows a Tokyo office worker whose imp...

Drama Comedy Feature 1930S
7.5 Good
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Brumes d'automne

Brumes d'automne

Brumes d'automne is a French avant-garde silent short film directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff in 1929. The film relies heavil...

Drama Avant Garde 1920S Short
7.3 Good
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Piccadilly

Piccadilly

Piccadilly is a 1929 British silent drama film directed by E. A. Dupont and produced by British International Pictures....

Drama Feature Romance British
7.3 Good
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The Downfall of Osen

The Downfall of Osen

"The Downfall of Osen" is a 1935 Japanese silent melodrama directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The film stars Isuzu Yamada as t...

Drama Japanese 1930S Melodrama
7.3 Good
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That Night's Wife

That Night's Wife

"That Night's Wife" is a 1930 Japanese silent crime drama directed by Yasujiro Ozu. The plot focuses on a desperate fath...

Drama Crime Feature 1930S
7.1 Good
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Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars

"Shooting Stars" is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, set almost entirely within a fictional...

Drama Feature Romance British
7.1 Good
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The Silent Enemy

The Silent Enemy

The Silent Enemy is a 1930 American docudrama film directed by H.P. Carver, recognized as one of the last films shot in...

American Drama Indigenous Feature
6.8 Fair
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The Last Moment

The Last Moment

The Last Moment is a 1923 American silent drama directed by J.G. Bachmann that explores a drowned man's life through an...

American Drama Avant Garde Film
6.3 Fair

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I Was Born, But...
I Was Born, But...
Silent Film Japanese Comedy Feature
8.6 Great +1.8 Compare
The Goddess
The Goddess
Silent Film Drama Feature Chinese
8.5 Great +1.7 Compare
Song of the Fishermen
Song of the Fishermen
Silent Film Drama Social Family
8.5 Great +1.7 Compare
A Story of Floating Weeds
A Story of Floating Weeds
Silent Film Drama Japanese Feature
8.3 Great +1.5 Compare
People on Sunday
People on Sunday
Silent Film German Drama Feature
8.2 Great +1.4 Compare
Passing Fancy
Passing Fancy
Silent Film Drama Japanese Feature
7.9 Good +1.1 Compare
An Inn in Tokyo
An Inn in Tokyo
Silent Film Drama Japanese Feature
7.9 Good +1.1 Compare
A Spray of Plum Blossoms
A Spray of Plum Blossoms
Silent Film Drama Romance Literary
7.9 Good +1.1 Compare
The Only Son
The Only Son
Silent Film Drama Family Feature
7.8 Good +1.0 Compare
Menilmontant
Menilmontant
Silent Film Drama Avant Garde 1920S
7.8 Good +1.0 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Borderline?
The top alternatives to Borderline in 2026 include I Was Born, But..., The Goddess, Song of the Fishermen, A Story of Floating Weeds, People on Sunday. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Borderline compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Borderline scores 6.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Borderline worth it in 2026?
Borderline scores 6.8/10 in the Silent Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Borderline?
Several alternatives to Borderline offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Borderline?
Common reasons users look for Borderline alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Borderline are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Borderline in the Silent Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Borderline alternative has the highest rating?
I Was Born, But... currently holds the highest rating among Borderline alternatives with a score of 8.6/10.
Can I use I Was Born, But... instead of Borderline?
I Was Born, But... is one of the top-rated alternatives to Borderline. While they serve similar purposes in the Silent Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Borderline?
Pricing varies among Borderline alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Silent Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Borderline alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Borderline vs I Was Born, But...: which is better?
Borderline scores 6.8/10 while I Was Born, But... scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Borderline vs The Goddess: which is better?
Borderline scores 6.8/10 while The Goddess scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Borderline vs Song of the Fishermen: which is better?
Borderline scores 6.8/10 while Song of the Fishermen scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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