On the Edge (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 2002, On the Edge is an action film directed by Fred Williamson, running about 97 minutes. “He was a shooting star headed for the big time, until he took the fall. Nobody escapes the streets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dakota Smith is an ex-cop and former private eye with a proclivity for community service. When a young basketball player entangles himself with drug dealers, he turns to Dak for help. Eventually goons are sent to kill the hoopster, but they hit the family of Rex Stevens by mistake. Frustrated by the incompetent and crooked police, the trio of Smith, Stevens, and their friend Frank Harris then battle the drug dealers for control of the streets. Also the heroes must tangle with Felix, a stealthy and ruthless hitman.
Who’s in it. On the Edge stars Ice-T as Slim Jim, Fred Williamson as Dakota Smith, Gary Busey as Felix and Bernie Casey as Rex Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, On the Edge has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, True Story and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Edge page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Edge 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 On the Edge (2002)?
- In US, On the Edge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, True Story and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Edge worth watching?
- On the Edge holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Edge?
- On the Edge stars Ice-T, Fred Williamson, Gary Busey, Bernie Casey and Jim Brown.
- When was On the Edge released?
- On the Edge was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.