The Edge (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, The Edge is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Lee Tamahori, running about 117 minutes. “They were fighting over a woman when the plane went down. Now, their only chance for survival is each other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Edge stars Alec Baldwin as Robert Green, Anthony Hopkins as Charles Morse, Elle Macpherson as Mickey Morse and Harold Perrineau as Stephen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Edge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.3M 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 Edge page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 The Edge (1997)?
- In US, The 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 Edge worth watching?
- The Edge holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Edge?
- The Edge stars Alec Baldwin, Anthony Hopkins, Elle Macpherson, Harold Perrineau and L.Q. Jones.
- When was The Edge released?
- The Edge was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.