Over the Edge (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1979, Over the Edge is a drama and crime film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, running about 95 minutes. “Nobody listened. Nobody cared. Until the night they went "Over the Edge"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada.
Who’s in it. Over the Edge stars Michael Eric Kramer as Carl Willat (as Michael Kramer), Vincent Spano as Mark Perry, Matt Dillon as Ritchie White and Andy Romano as Fred Willat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Over the Edge has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Over the Edge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Edge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Edge (1979)?
- In US, Over 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 Over the Edge worth watching?
- Over the Edge holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Over the Edge?
- Over the Edge stars Michael Eric Kramer, Vincent Spano, Matt Dillon, Andy Romano and Ellen Geer.
- When was Over the Edge released?
- Over the Edge was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.