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Edge of Darkness

1943·Movie
1h 59min·NR
67
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Resistance fighters battle the Nazis in occupied Norway

The film pivots around the local Norwegian doctor and his family. The doctor's wife (Ruth Gordon) wants to hold on to the pretence of gracious living and ignore their German occupiers. The doctor, Martin Stensgard (Walter Huston), would also prefer to stay neutral, but is torn. His brother-in-law, the wealthy owner of the local fish cannery, collaborates with the Nazis. The doctor's daughter, Karen (Ann Sheridan), is involved with the resistance and with its leader Gunnar Brogge (Errol Flynn). The doctor's son has just returned to town, having been sent down from the university, and is soon influenced by his Nazi-sympathizer uncle. Captain Koenig (Helmut Dantine), the young German commandant of the occupying garrison, whose fanatic determination to do everything by the book and spoutings about the invincibility of the Reich hides a growing fear of a local uprising.
World War IINorwegian ResistanceGerman OccupationBleak MoralityHistorical DramaPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudyTension and SuspenseAtmospheric

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Where can I stream Edge of Darkness legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Edge of Darkness worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Edge of Darkness rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Edge of Darkness?

1 h 59 min

Edge of Darkness runs 1 h 59 min.

Was Edge of Darkness a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Edge of Darkness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Edge of Darkness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Edge of Darkness in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.