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Over the Edge

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1979 | 95 min | Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Drugstore Cowboy or Boyz n the Hood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 110K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Kaplan

  • Michael Eric KramerCarl
  • Pamela LudwigCory
  • Matt DillonRichie
  • Vincent SpanoMark
  • Tom FergusClaude
  • Harry NorthupDoberman
  • Andy RomanoFred Willat
  • Ellen GeerSandra Willat
  • Richard JamisonCole
  • Julia PomeroyJulia