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Edison

2005·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes11%36%

Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In this city, only the cops are above the law.

In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.
Crime ThrillerCorruptionPolice BrutalitySocial JusticeInvestigative JournalismMoral AmbiguityPolitical IntrigueCharacter-DrivenTenseGritty

Crew

Directed by:
Boaz Davidson, David J. Burke, Scott J. Ateah
Written by:
David J. Burke
Produced by:
Boaz Davidson, Danny Dimbort, Randall Emmett
Composed by:
David Husby, Kelly Zombor, Darrin Mann

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Edison

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Where can I stream Edison legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TVPlex

Edison is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Edison worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 11%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Edison rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Edison?

1 h 39 min

Edison runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Edison?

Critics11
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Edison higher (45) than critics (11). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Edison a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 17% of its budget.

What language is Edison in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Edison?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Edison in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Edison use?

Batman Cold OpenEveryone Is SingleForeshadowingIf You're So Evil, Eat This Kitten!Informed AbilityMisplaced-Names PosterSatellite Love InterestStuff Blowing UpImprovised WeaponProtagonist-Centered Morality

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Edison, including Batman Cold Open, Everyone Is Single, Foreshadowing.