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On the Edge
On the Edge

On the Edge

June 28, 2001
1h 35m
Romance
Comedy
Science Fiction
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
56/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.

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Details

Director
Anne Heche, Mary Stuart Masterson, Helen Mirren, Jana Sue Memel
Cast
John Goodman, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Beverly D'Angelo, Christopher Lloyd, David Hyde Pierce, Caroline Rhea, Jenica Bergere, Ken Hudson Campbell, Roman Danylo, Kimiko Gelman
Release Date
June 28, 2001
Production
Chanticleer Films, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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