The Edge movie poster

The Edge

"They were fighting over a woman when the plane went down. Now, their only chance for survival is each other."

September 6, 1997 1h 57m 6.8/10 (1,271 votes)

Originally released in 1997. The Edge is a action/adventure film. directed by Lee Tamahori.

Starring Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, and Elle Macpherson

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 6, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
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User Rating 6.8/10 Good (1,271 votes)
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Budget $30M Production budget
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Box Office $43.3M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$43,300,000

Production Companies

  • Linson Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Edge 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 th...

Who directed The Edge?

The Edge was directed by Lee Tamahori.

How long is The Edge?

The Edge has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was The Edge released?

The Edge was released on September 6, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Edge?

The main cast of The Edge includes Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson, Harold Perrineau, L.Q. Jones.

Is The Edge worth watching?

The Edge has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,271 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.