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River's Edge

2018Movie1 h 58 minNC-17

CrimeDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes75%50%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes75%50%

Summary

High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Isao Yukisada
Written by
Misaki Setoyama
Produced by
Shinji Ogawa, Shunsuke Koga, Takahiro Yoshizawa

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Facts

February 16, 2018 · 1 h 58 min · NC-17

Released
February 16, 2018
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Metalhead, Dramatic Irony +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream River's Edge?"

Questions about River's Edge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream River's Edge?

Netflix

In the United States, River's Edge streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is River's Edge worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is River's Edge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is River's Edge good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is River's Edge in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does River's Edge use?

Deadpan SnarkerMetalheadDramatic IronyHypocritical HumorAx-CrazyAnti-VillainShoot the Shaggy DogThe DitzBroken PedestalThe StonerHidden DepthsActor Allusionand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Metalhead, and Dramatic Irony.