Movies like The Border

While not directly centered on the drug trade, No Country for Old Men captures the violent and unpredictable nature of the world close to the US-Mexico border. Fans of The Border will be drawn to the cat-and-mouse chase and the profound questions about law, justice, and fate that are similarly explored in The Border.

Sicario dives into the complex world of the US-Mexico border drug wars. Fans of The Border will appreciate the tense atmosphere and the moral complexities faced by the characters as they navigate the battle against cartels. Much like The Border, Sicario offers a gritty, realistic look at border and drug enforcement.

American Gangster is a crime film that tells the true story of a detective's efforts to bring down a heroin kingpin in 1970s America. Although set in a different era, the movie's exploration of the complexities of drug enforcement and the fight against entrenched criminal operations will resonate with fans of The Border.

Traffic presents a multi-layered look at the drug trade and offers viewers several perspectives, from the policymakers to the traffickers and users. Its intricate storytelling and intense scenarios might resonate with fans of The Border, who are looking for another movie that tackles the drug trade and its implications on both sides of the border.

Clear and Present Danger stars Harrison Ford as a CIA analyst who uncovers a conspiracy involving illegal drugs and government complicity. Fans of the political intrigue and suspense in The Border will appreciate a similar theme of corruption and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power.

End of Watch provides an intense and personal look at the lives of two LAPD officers dealing with gangs and drug violence. Viewers who enjoyed the law enforcement perspective and raw authenticity of The Border will find a similar adrenaline-fueled and emotional experience in this film.

Savages features two friends running a lucrative marijuana business who face off against the Mexican Baja Cartel. Fans of The Border looking for another film with high stakes, moral quandaries, and the violent, gritty reality of drug trafficking will likely get engrossed in this intense thriller.

The Counselor features a lawyer who finds himself in over his head when he becomes involved in drug trafficking. Similar to The Border, this film delves into the dark and dangerous world of narcotics and features characters faced with the consequences of their choices on both sides of the law.