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Boundaries (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Boundaries is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Shana Feste, starring Vera Farmiga as Laura, Christopher Plummer and Christopher Lloyd. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $755,977 worldwide. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
worldwide gross
$756K
Echo Score
59
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Boundaries (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Shana Feste
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Boundaries About?

The premise of Boundaries without spoilers.

A dedicated single mother finds her life turned upside down when she agrees to a cross-country road trip with her unpredictable father and teenage son. While attempting to keep everything under control, Laura must contend with her father’s scheme to sell his marijuana and the emotional challenges her son faces. The journey leads to unexpected encounters and reveals long-held family secrets, testing the bonds between them and ultimately offering a chance for healing and understanding.

Boundaries Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • sister sister relationship
  • dog
  • stray dog
  • nursing home
  • father son relationship
  • absent father
  • father daughter estrangement
  • single mother
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • nude drawing
+38 more
  • boy
  • marijuana
  • smoking marijuana
  • california
  • old man
  • 85 year old
  • 45 year old
  • drawing
  • food
  • eating
  • candy corn
  • on the road
  • seattle washington
  • san francisco california
  • golden gate bridge
  • pacific coast highway california
  • cat
  • los angeles california
  • sausalito california
  • drug dealing
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • school expulsion
  • beach
  • studio apartment
  • hit in the face
  • ex father in law ex son in law relationship
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • eccentricity
  • old people's home
  • old friend
  • buddhist
  • divorcee
  • black american
  • african american
  • mentally challenged man
  • running out of gas
  • gas station
  • adult diaper
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Cast & crew

Boundaries Cast & Characters

Vera Farmiga leads the cast as Laura, with Christopher Plummer as Jack and Christopher Lloyd as Stanley. Directed by Shana Feste; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Shana Feste

More films directed by Shana Feste, best-rated first: Country Strong, The Greatest, Endless Love and Run Sweetheart Run.

Full filmography
Ratings

Boundaries Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Boundaries 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 59/100, strongest in character & emotion (75) and weakest in story & flow (50).

59 /100

Boundaries Echo Score Breakdown

In overall, Boundaries offers a mixture of solid performances but uneven narrative momentum and visual elements. Reviews highlight strong ensemble portrayals that are undermined by a formulaic script and inconsistent pacing throughout the road-trip structure. The production exhibits occasional stylistic charm but suffers from uneven color grading and decorative choices. While the cast’s energy keeps the film afloat, the sporadic creative decisions limit its cohesive impact. The result is a modestly engaging picture with notable highs in character work but persistent flaws in story and sensory cohesion.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of Art & Craft, the film presents moments of competent editing and appealing location work but is often hindered by uneven color grading. Driving sequences feature thoughtful framing and pacing, yet decorative choices and production design sometimes feel underdeveloped. While the mechanics of scene transitions maintain clarity, the inconsistent visual cohesion weakens the film’s overall stylistic authority.

  • Character & Emotion 75

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, Boundaries benefits from committed performances across its ensemble, with Christopher Plummer and Vera Farmiga displaying nuanced rapport in select scenes. However, the central father-daughter dynamic occasionally lacks depth and believability, and moments of one-dimensional whining undercut emotional engagement. Overall, the cast’s strengths offset but do not fully resolve the character inconsistencies.

  • Story & Flow 50

    In terms of Story & Flow, Boundaries follows a familiar road-movie template with an array of eccentric episodes that struggle to cohere. Pacing fluctuates between undernourished segments and predictable climaxes, and attempts at originality feel forced. Occasional comic relief arises, but the overarching narrative lacks momentum and feels prone to erratic detours rather than deliberate progression.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    When assessing Sensory Experience, the soundtrack supports key moments with unobtrusive warmth, yet sound design remains largely unremarkable. Cinematic framing of landscapes adds occasional visual interest, but uneven color grading detracts from scene consistency. The film’s audio-visual presentation occasionally resonates, but the lack of stylistic cohesion diminishes the immersive quality of the viewing experience.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    Regarding Rewatch Factor, Boundaries offers intermittent emotional payoffs through its ensemble interactions, which may appeal to viewers interested in charmed performances. However, the uneven script and predictable plot reduce incentives for multiple viewings. While certain moments—such as humor derived from animal encounters—might encourage a revisit, the film’s overall structural shortcomings limit its lasting appeal.

Box office

Boundaries Box Office

Boundaries grossed $755,977 worldwide. $703,438 came from the US and Canada and $52,539 (7%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$756K

US & Canada
$703.4K
International
$52.5K
US & Canada 93% Rest of the world 7%
Videos

Boundaries Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Boundaries.

Boundaries | Official Trailer (2018)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Boundaries?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who directed the 2018 film Boundaries?

Cars

Cars in Boundaries

24 cars on screen, including the 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II and the 1990 Volvo 240.

All 24 cars
  • 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II in Boundaries 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Main role
  • 1990 Volvo 240 in Boundaries 1990 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 in Boundaries 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 Minor role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Boundaries 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Boundaries Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Границы” and “바운더리스”.

Also known as
  • Границы
  • 바운더리스
  • Граници
  • Limites
  • Granice
  • Sin Limites (Boundaries)
  • Robežas
  • Sin Límites
  • Családi szívás
  • Un viaggio stupefacente
  • Tři na cestě
  • גבולות
+3 more
  • 边界
  • Ribos
  • Межі

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FAQ

Boundaries FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Boundaries, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Boundaries?

Boundaries runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Boundaries released?

Boundaries was released on June 22, 2018.

Who directed Boundaries?

Boundaries was directed by Shana Feste.

More films by Shana Feste

Who is in the cast of Boundaries?

Boundaries stars Vera Farmiga as Laura, Christopher Plummer as Jack and Christopher Lloyd as Stanley, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Boundaries make at the box office?

Boundaries grossed $755,977 worldwide ($703,438 domestic, $52,539 international).

How is Boundaries rated?

Boundaries has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Boundaries have a post-credit scene?

No. Boundaries has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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