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The Edge of Love

2008Movie1 h 50 min

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
John Maybury

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Facts

June 20, 2008 · 1 h 50 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

Released
June 20, 2008
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Welsh
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
23 countries

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Questions about The Edge of Love

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Where can I stream The Edge of Love?

In the United States, The Edge of Love streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Edge of Love worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is The Edge of Love good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Edge of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.