Jagged Edge (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, Jagged Edge is a thriller film directed by Richard Marquand, running about 108 minutes. “When a murder case is this shocking, which do you trust... your emotions or the evidence?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. San Francisco heiress Page Forrester is brutally murdered in her remote beach house. Her husband Jack is devastated by the crime but soon finds himself accused of her murder. He hires lawyer Teddy Barnes to defend him, despite the fact she hasn't handled a criminal case for many years. There's a certain chemistry between them and Teddy soon finds herself defending the man she loves.
Who’s in it. Jagged Edge stars Glenn Close as Teddy Barnes, Jeff Bridges as Jack Forrester, Peter Coyote as Thomas Krasny and Lance Henriksen as Frank Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jagged Edge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.5M 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 Jagged Edge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jagged Edge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jagged Edge (1985)?
- In US, Jagged 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 Jagged Edge worth watching?
- Jagged Edge holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jagged Edge?
- Jagged Edge stars Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges, Peter Coyote, Lance Henriksen and Robert Loggia.
- When was Jagged Edge released?
- Jagged Edge was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.