# Where to watch The Border (2008) in the UK

> The Border (2008) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 43 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime  
**Seasons:** 3  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T12:48:54.820Z)  

## Synopsis

The Border is a Canadian drama that aired on CBC Television and 20 other TV networks worldwide. It was created by Peter Raymont, Lindalee Tracey, Janet MacLean and Jeremy Hole of White Pine Pictures. The Executive in Charge of Production is Janice Dawe. Episodes in the first season were directed by John Fawcett, Michael DeCarlo, Ken Girotti, Kelly Makin, Brett Sullivan and Philip Earnshaw. The first season had a total budget of 20 million dollars, with about 1.5 million dollars per episode.

The series is set in Toronto and follows agents of the fictitious Immigration and Customs Security agency. ICS was created by the Government of Canada to deal with trans-border matters concerning Canadian national security including terrorism and smuggling.

The cancellation of The Border was announced by the CBC after three seasons were aired.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Border&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Border&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/14958-the-border/watch?locale=GB)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/The%20Border)
- [Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Border&i=instant-video)
- [Pluto TV](https://pluto.tv/en-gb/search/The%20Border)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Border&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Border in the UK?**

The Border (2008) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Border?**

Yes. The Border can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of The Border on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Border on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Border is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14958/the-border-2008
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/anCuYMK080KhUg3hEGw9MCNYn1R.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14958/the-border-2008.json

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