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The Cutting Edge

1992·Movie
1h 42min·PG
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Sports and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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The ultimate love/skate relationship.

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...
Romantic ComedySports DramaEnemies-to-Lovers TropeFigure SkatingCharming & WittyFeel-Good MovieUnderdog StoryClassic 90s FilmHopeful & Uplifting

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Where can I stream The Cutting Edge legally?

The Cutting Edge is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube 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 Cutting Edge worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cutting Edge rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Cutting Edge?

1 h 42 min

The Cutting Edge runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cutting Edge?

Critics56
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate The Cutting Edge higher (74) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Cutting Edge in?

EnglishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some French, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cutting Edge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cutting Edge in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Cutting Edge, including Uptight Loves Wild, Anguished Declaration of Love, Eating the Eye Candy.