The Boarder 2012
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What is The Boarder?
Topic: Film "The Boarder" (2012). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 25, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hornil Brothers Productions, Jane E. Ryan Productions, Filigrana Films
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hornil Brothers Productions, Jane E. Ryan Productions, Filigrana Films
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Topic: Film "The Boarder" (2012).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
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Title: The Boarder.
Year: 2012.
Genre: Drama.
Release Date (US): 07/25/2012.
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Director: Jolene Adams.
Based on: Novel "The Boarder" by Jane E. Ryan.
Inspiration: True-life events; Jane E. Ryan interviewed families in the US, Canada, and UK about their experiences.
Plot: The story of the Williams family coping with an adopted child suffering from Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Specifically, the family adopts an 11-year-old troubled homeless boy named Carl.
Source [4] says "Sep 2, 2026" but that looks like a metadata error/future date, I will ignore it to be safe or stick to the 2012
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Boarder worth watching?
The Boarder holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Boarder and when was it released?
The Boarder is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Boarder?
The Boarder was directed by Jolene Adams.
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