Edison (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2005, Edison is an action, thriller and drama film directed by David J. Burke, running about 99 minutes. “In this city, only the cops are above the law.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the troubled city of Edison, a young journalist, his jaded editor, and an honest investigator from the district attorney's office join forces to gather evidence against corrupt members of an elite police unit.
Who’s in it. Edison stars Tom Kennedy, Morgan Freeman as Ashford, LL Cool J as Deed and Justin Timberlake as Pollack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Edison has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium 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 Edison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edison 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 Edison (2005)?
- In US, Edison is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edison worth watching?
- Edison holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edison?
- Edison stars Tom Kennedy, Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake and Kevin Spacey.
- When was Edison released?
- Edison was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.