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The Borrower

5.019911h 30mRMovieScience FictionComedyHorror

Aliens punish one of their own by sending him to earth. The alien is very violent, and when the body he occupies is damaged, he is forced to find another.

DirectorJohn McNaughton
WritersMason Nage·Mason Nage
ProducerHerbert Coleman

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Cast · Directed by John McNaughton

RCRae Dawn Chong
Rae Dawn Chong
Diana Pierce
DGDon Gordon
Don Gordon
Charles Krieger
TTTom Towles
Tom Towles
Bob Laney
AFAntonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
Julius
NGNeil Giuntoli
Neil Giuntoli
Scully
LPLarry Pennell
Larry Pennell
Captain Scarcelli
TATony Amendola
Tony Amendola
Dr. Cheever
PG
Pamela Gordon
Connie
TCTamara Clatterbuck
Tamara Clatterbuck
Michelle Chodiss
RWRichard Wharton
Richard Wharton
Alien Pilot
RDRobert Dryer
Robert Dryer
Borrower / Human
BMBentley Mitchum
Bentley Mitchum
Kip

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The Borrower — streaming FAQ

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The Borrower is streaming on Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Borrower on Netflix?

No, The Borrower is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Plex.

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The Borrower isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Borrower for free?

The Borrower is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.