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The Edge of Love

2008·Movie
1h 50min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The only thing more dangerous than war... is love.

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. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman.
World War II RomanceBritish Period DramaComplex Love TrianglePoetic & MelancholyStrong Female LeadsEmotional IntensityVisually EvocativeCharacter-Driven Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Edge of Love legally?

The Edge of Love is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Edge of Love worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Edge of Love rated?

Sexual contentStrong languageViolence

Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and violence.

How long is The Edge of Love?

1 h 50 min

The Edge of Love runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Edge of Love?

Critics39
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Edge of Love higher (57) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Edge of Love in?

EnglishWelsh

It was made in English, with some Welsh. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Edge of Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Edge of Love in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.