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The Edge of Heaven

2007Movie2 h 2 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic858.8Rotten Tomatoes90%89%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The lives of six German-Turkish immigrants are drawn together by circumstance: An old man and a prostitute forging a partnership, a young scholar reconciling his past, two young women falling in love, and a mother putting the shattered pieces of her life back together.

Feels like

  • Interconnected Lives
  • Emotional Drama
  • German-Turkish Identity
  • Fate & Coincidence
  • Family Saga
  • Slow Burn Character Study
  • Thought-Provoking
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Cultural Intersection

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Fatih Akin
Written by
Fatih Akin
Produced by
Fatih Akin, Klaus Maeck, Andreas Thiel
Music by
Richard Borowski, Martin Langenbach, Andreas Hildebrandt

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Facts

September 27, 2007 · 2 h 2 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
September 27, 2007
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English, Turkish
Made in
Germany, Türkiye
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
129 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Edge of Heaven?"

Questions about The Edge of Heaven

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Where can I stream The Edge of Heaven?

KanopyHooplaStrand ReleasingTubi TV

In the United States, The Edge of Heaven streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is The Edge of Heaven worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 85).

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Edge of Heaven good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Edge of Heaven a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

Is The Edge of Heaven in English?

GermanEnglishTurkish

No, it was made in German, with some English and Turkish.