Edge of Tomorrow (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 7.6

Edge of Tomorrow poster

Released in 2014, Edge of Tomorrow is an action and science fiction film directed by Doug Liman, running about 114 minutes. “Live. Die. Repeat.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.

Who’s in it. Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise as Maj. William 'Bill' Cage, Emily Blunt as Sgt. Rita Vrataski, Brendan Gleeson as General Brigham and Bill Paxton as Master Sergeant Farell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Edge of Tomorrow has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $370.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edge of Tomorrow page.

If you liked it. Fans of Edge of Tomorrow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Edge of Tomorrow (2014)?
In US, Edge of Tomorrow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Edge of Tomorrow worth watching?
Edge of Tomorrow holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Edge of Tomorrow?
Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Paxton and Jonas Armstrong.
When was Edge of Tomorrow released?
Edge of Tomorrow was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.