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The Cutting Edge

1992Movie1 h 42 minPG

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic537.8Rotten Tomatoes59%76%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic537.8Rotten Tomatoes59%76%

Summary

Two former Olympians, one a figure skater and the other a hockey player, pin their hopes of one last shot at Olympic glory on one another. That is, of course, if they can keep from killing each other in the process...

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Paul Michael Glaser
Written by
Tony Gilroy
Produced by
Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, Karen Murphy
Music by
Patrick Williams

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Facts

March 27, 1992 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
March 27, 1992
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Russian
Made in
United States
Box office
$25 million
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Uptight Loves Wild, Anguished Declaration of Love, Eating the Eye Candy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cutting Edge?"

Questions about The Cutting Edge

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Where can I stream The Cutting Edge?

PlexKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, The Cutting Edge is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is The Cutting Edge worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is The Cutting Edge okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Cutting Edge good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Cutting Edge make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Cutting Edge use?

Uptight Loves WildAnguished Declaration of LoveEating the Eye CandyDrowning My SorrowsDancing Is Serious BusinessThe CharmerSleeps with Everyone but You"The Reason You Suck" SpeechArtistic License – SportsDefrosting Ice QueenGreen-Eyed MonsterDainty Little Ballet Dancersand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Uptight Loves Wild, Anguished Declaration of Love, and Eating the Eye Candy.