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The Edge of the Earth

1995·Movie
1h 23min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

In a small town where nothing ever happens, the inhabitants learn about a place at the edge of the earth where money and women are abundant. When they see the oportunity to go and work illegaly in the United States, they jump at the chance. Meanwhile Andrés and Gregorio go to the town searching for treasures and they only find Matilde, the rest of the women in the town left, tired of waiting for the men to return.
Small Town LifeMigrationLost OpportunitiesFamily SeparationRomantic LongingContemporaryMelancholySocial Commentary

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Is The Edge of the Earth worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Edge of the Earth?

1 h 23 min

The Edge of the Earth runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is The Edge of the Earth in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico.