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Edge of Darkness

2010Movie1 h 57 minR

CrimeDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic556.3Rotten Tomatoes54%49%

A deeply moving, tense crime movie about crime and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Some secrets take us to the edge.

As a seasoned homicide detective, Thomas Craven has seen the bleakest side of humanity. But nothing prepares him for the toughest investigation of his life: the search for his only daughter Emma's killer. Now, he is on a personal mission to uncover the disturbing secrets surrounding her murder, including corporate corruption, government collusion and Emma's own mysterious life.

Feels like

  • Grief-Driven Thriller
  • Corporate Conspiracy
  • Supernatural Noir
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Political Corruption
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Melancholic Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Martin Campbell
Written by
Andrew Bovell, William Monahan
Produced by
Graham King, Tim Headington, Kwame Parker
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

January 28, 2010 · 1 h 57 min · R

Released
January 28, 2010
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$81 million
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Double Agent, Daddy's Girl, Every Man Has His Price +9

  • Double Agent
  • Daddy's Girl
  • Every Man Has His Price
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Papa Wolf
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Pre-Mortem One-Liner
  • Instant Death Bullet
  • Fingore
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Revealing Cover-Up

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Edge of Darkness?"

Questions about Edge of Darkness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Edge of Darkness?

Howdy

In the United States, Edge of Darkness streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Edge of Darkness worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 55).

Will I feel good after watching Edge of Darkness?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Edge of Darkness use?

Double AgentDaddy's GirlEvery Man Has His PriceCatapult NightmareBittersweet EndingPapa WolfChekhov's GunPre-Mortem One-LinerInstant Death BulletFingoreCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveRevealing Cover-Upand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Double Agent, Daddy's Girl, and Every Man Has His Price.