The Line

The Line

Stay on your side.

Directed by James Cotten

Produced by Project One Films, Baja Films Internacional

200995 min4.8 / 10

A gritty crime thriller set in Tijuana that weaves together an assassin's pursuit and a woman's struggle, balancing action with interpersonal stakes against a dark, atmospheric backdrop.

The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Line violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Line scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does The Line end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Line sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Line easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

8/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Line

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Line

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Line, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Line, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Line, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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