On the Edge
Seen it?2001 | 85 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little 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.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A suicidal young man is committed to a Dublin psychiatric hospital where he meets new friends who greatly influence his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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 impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Carney
- Cillian MurphyJonathan Breech
- Martin CarneyPriest
- Paul HickeyMikey
- Camille O'SullivanMikey's Wife
- Vincent WalshBouncer
- Vinny MurphyBouncer
- Mary MurrayMaria
- Gavin ColemanMaria's Boyfriend
- Stephen ReaDr. Figure
- Tricia VesseyRachel Row