The Razor's Edge (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, The Razor's Edge is a drama film directed by John Byrum, running about 129 minutes. “The story of one man's search for himself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American WWI vet undertakes a spiritual quest that takes him from Paris to Nepal to the Himalayas and back to his hometown. Upon his return, he discovers he is not the only one who has changed.
Who’s in it. The Razor's Edge stars Bill Murray as Larry Darrell, Theresa Russell as Sophie MacDonald, Catherine Hicks as Isabel Bradley and Denholm Elliott as Elliott Templeton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Razor's Edge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M 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 The Razor's Edge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Razor's Edge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Razor's Edge (1984)?
- In US, The Razor's Edge 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 The Razor's Edge worth watching?
- The Razor's Edge holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Razor's Edge?
- The Razor's Edge stars Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks, Denholm Elliott and James Keach.
- When was The Razor's Edge released?
- The Razor's Edge was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.