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The Razor's Edge

1946·Movie
2h 25min·NR
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes56%70%

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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The Razor's Edge fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Hunger no love... woman... or wealth could satisfy!

An adventurous young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. But when he returns 10 years later, she will stop at nothing to get him back, even though she is already married.
Classic DramaExistential JourneySpirituality and MeaningRomantic ConflictMoral DilemmasCharacter-Driven NarrativePeriod PieceEmotional DepthInner Peace

Crew

Directed by:
Edmund Goulding
Written by:
W. Somerset Maugham, Lamar Trotti
Produced by:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Composed by:
Alfred Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Razor's Edge

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Where can I stream The Razor's Edge legally?

YouTube TV

The Razor's Edge is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. 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 Razor's Edge worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Razor's Edge rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Razor's Edge?

2 h 25 min

The Razor's Edge runs 2 h 25 min.

Is The Razor's Edge based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Razor's Edge?

Critics56
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate The Razor's Edge higher (72) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Razor's Edge in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch The Razor's Edge?

6AUCAFRITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Razor's Edge in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Razor's Edge use?

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TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Razor's Edge, including My Greatest Failure, Scrap Heap Hero, If I Can't Have You….