---
title: "The Borrower"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-borrower-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40221
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Borrower (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-borrower-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Borrower is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror. Produced and broadcast by The Cannon Group, Vision Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An alien exile must hop bodies to survive on Earth."

### Why Watch
- A quirky blend of sci‑fi, horror and comedy
- Inventive body‑hopping premise
- Directed by John McNaughton

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent tone may not suit all viewers
- Runtime is brief at 90 minutes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains violence and horror elements, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sci-fi, horror, comedy, body-swap

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-borrower-1991#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John McNaughton
- **Networks / Studios**: The Cannon Group, Vision Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rae Dawn Chong** as *Diana Pierce*
- **Don Gordon** as *Charles Krieger*
- **Tom Towles** as *Bob Laney*
- **Antonio Fargas** as *Julius*
- **Neil Giuntoli** as *Scully*
- **Larry Pennell** as *Captain Scarcelli*
- **Tony Amendola** as *Dr. Cheever*
- **Pamela Gordon** as *Connie*
- **Tamara Clatterbuck** as *Michelle Chodiss*
- **Richard Wharton** as *Alien Pilot*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of The Borrower?
An alien is punished by being sent to Earth, where he must inhabit new bodies when his current one is damaged.

### Q: Who directed The Borrower?
The film was directed by John McNaughton.

### Q: When was The Borrower released?
It was released in the United States on August 16, 1991.

### Q: What genres does The Borrower belong to?
The movie is classified as science fiction, comedy, and horror.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 90 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Borrower — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/40221)
- [The Borrower (1991)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-borrower)
- [The Borrowers (1973) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/104481-the-borrowers/prehled/)
- [Borrowers, The 69% [The Borrowers] (1992) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/259340-borrowers-the)

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