The Edge

The Edge

They were fighting over a woman when the plane went down. Now, their only chance for survival is each other.

Directed by Lee Tamahori

Produced by Linson Entertainment

1997117 min6.9 / 10

A tense wilderness survival thriller where external threats—a predatory bear and harsh terrain—are matched by internal paranoia and interpersonal conflict among crash survivors.

The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert and assistant Stephen, Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be the elements, or even the Kodiak bear stalking them -- it could be Robert, whom Charles suspects is having an affair with his wife and would not mind seeing him dead.

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  • Is The Edge violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Edge scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Edge easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Edge sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Edge end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Edge

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Edge

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Edge, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Edge, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Edge, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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