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Where can I stream On the Edge?
In the United States, you can rent or buy On the Edge from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.
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Summary
A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life.
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- Friends night
- Teens
- Binge-friendly
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Cast
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- Directed by
- John Carney
- Written by
- John Carney, Daniel James
- Produced by
- Arthur Lappin, Ed Guiney
- Music by
- John Carney
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Facts
September 21, 2001 · 1 h 25 min · R
- Released
- September 21, 2001
- Runtime
- 1 h 25 min
- Age rating
- R
- Content
- Suicide Themes, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Also spoken
- Irish
- Made in
- Ireland
- Budget
- $7 million
- Available in
- 25 countries
Q&A
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Questions about On the Edge
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is On the Edge worth watching?
67
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (63).
Is On the Edge good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is On the Edge plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.