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The Ledge

2011·Movie
1h 41min·R
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Politics, the mind, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

One life. One chance. One step.

A thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with a gay friend escalates into a lethal battle of wills.
Psychological ThrillerMoral DilemmaBattle of WillsAtheism vs. FundamentalismSuspensefulClaustrophobicDialogue-DrivenPolitical Undercurrents

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Ledge

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Where can I stream The Ledge legally?

The Ledge is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ledge worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ledge rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is The Ledge?

1 h 41 min

The Ledge runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ledge?

Critics24
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ledge higher (57) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Ledge a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$610,986

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $610,986 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is The Ledge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Ledge?

36ARATAUBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCRDEDO+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ledge in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ledge use?

Affably EvilBlack-and-White InsanityTake That!Disproportionate RetributionNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Protagonist-Centered MoralityBecause You Were Nice to MeDriven to MadnessPrayer of MaliceCard-Carrying VillainHeroic SuicideThe Hero Diesand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Ledge, including Affably Evil, Black-and-White Insanity, Take That!.