On the Edge
Seen it?2001 | 95 min | Romance, Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Helen Mirren, Mary Stuart Masterson, Anne Heche, Jana Sue Memel
- John GoodmanThe Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Sydney Tamiia PoitierHannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Beverly D'AngeloBag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Christopher LloydAttorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
- David Hyde PierceBarney (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Caroline RheaMonica (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Jenica BergereSally (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Ken Hudson CampbellSecurity Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Roman DanyloDonald (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Kimiko GelmanMay Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")