Out on the Edge (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film

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Released in 1989, Out on the Edge is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Pasquin, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Danny is a troubled teen with a difficult home life. His parents' marriage has disintegrated, and his father's already found someone else he'd like to wed. So, Danny turns to drugs to soothe his lost soul, and when he goes too far, his mother checks him into a psychiatric unit. Can Danny finally turn his life around, and will his father help?

Who’s in it. Out on the Edge stars Ricky Schroder as Danny Evetts, Mary Kay Place as Sondra Evetts, Richard Jenkins as Paul Evetts and Natalija Nogulich as Lynn Myerson, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out on the Edge page.

If you liked it. Fans of Out on the Edge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Out on the Edge (1989)?
In US, Out on the Edge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Out on the Edge?
Out on the Edge stars Ricky Schroder, Mary Kay Place, Richard Jenkins, Natalija Nogulich and Joseph Hacker.
When was Out on the Edge released?
Out on the Edge was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.