Edge of Darkness (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1943, Edge of Darkness is a drama and war film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 119 minutes. “Resistance fighters battle the Nazis in occupied Norway” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film pivots around the local Norwegian doctor and his family. The doctor's wife (Ruth Gordon) wants to hold on to the pretence of gracious living and ignore their German occupiers. The doctor, Martin Stensgard (Walter Huston), would also prefer to stay neutral, but is torn. His brother-in-law, the wealthy owner of the local fish cannery, collaborates with the Nazis. The doctor's daughter, Karen (Ann Sheridan), is involved with the resistance and with its leader Gunnar Brogge (Errol Flynn). The doctor's son has just returned to town, having been sent down from the university, and is soon influenced by his Nazi-sympathizer uncle. Captain Koenig (Helmut Dantine), the young German commandant of the occupying garrison, whose fanatic determination to do everything by the book and spoutings about the invincibility of the Reich hides a growing fear of a local uprising.
Who’s in it. Edge of Darkness stars Errol Flynn as Gunnar Brogge, Ann Sheridan as Karen Stensgard, Walter Huston as Dr. Martin Stensgard and Helmut Dantine as Captain Koenig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Edge of Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edge of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edge of Darkness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edge of Darkness (1943)?
- In US, Edge of Darkness is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edge of Darkness worth watching?
- Edge of Darkness holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edge of Darkness?
- Edge of Darkness stars Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Walter Huston, Helmut Dantine and Judith Anderson.
- When was Edge of Darkness released?
- Edge of Darkness was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.