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Over the Edge

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With only a recreation center to distract them, most of the teenagers in the drab planned community of New Granada have turned to drugs and delinquency. Carl (Michael Kramer), the son of a town councilman, is an exception, but he can't seem to help falling in with a charismatic and troubled classmate, Richie (Matt Dillon). Soon after, a trigger-happy sheriff (Harry Northrup) shoots Richie, and sole witness Carl has to go on the run, eventually inciting a dramatic teenage riot.
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Anton Bitel Little White Lies 06/01/2021
This allegory of an America ever under construction examines, in a nuanced, even-handed manner, the money-obsessed mindset of adults, parents and entrenched authorities no less than the hostile recalcitrance of errant youth on their road to nowhere. Go to Full Review
Bruce McCabe Boston Globe 04/28/2018
Jonathan Kaplan's Over the Edge is a sensitive and deceptively shocking portrait of middle-class decadence and alienation set against an impersonal, dehumanized, futuristic Sunbelt society. Go to Full Review
Geoff Andrew Time Out 01/26/2006
Script, photography and performances (including Dillon before he decided to become a teenage Stallone) are all top notch, while Kaplan directs with pace, imagination, and a fine ear for dialogue and music. Go to Full Review
Kat Halstead Common Sense Media Jul 20
3/5
Dillon makes his movie debut in this rebellious but bleak drama inspired by a 1973 newspaper article about a real-life California town. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 03/24/2024
3/4
Despite the sympathetic slant toward the kids, this isn’t a simplistic “us vs. them” screed. Go to Full Review
Larry Vitacco Philadelphia Gay News 05/27/2020
1/4
This genre has spawned more unmemorable films than quality ones; sadly, Over the Edge falls into the former category. Go to Full Review
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Todd F @Tiddlows 5d Over the Edge is what happens when bored teenagers discover that adults have no clue what they’re doing. Matt Dillon shows up, the kids lose their minds, and suburbia turns into a powder keg with a soundtrack. This movie has attitude, teenage rage, bad decisions, and enough authority figures to make you root for the chaos. Raw, angry, and still a hell of a ride. The suburbs needed a therapist. They got a riot. See more Maria Q @MariaQe Aug 25 Over the Edge is a raw, rebellious blast of teenage fury that feels like somebody handed suburbia a lit match and told it to behave. The dialogue drips with attitude, the characters are wonderfully combustible, and the whole movie has the dangerous energy of a pressure cooker with a bad attitude. Angry, funny, and gloriously unruly, it captures that beautiful moment when youthful rebellion stops asking for permission and starts kicking down doors. Over the Edge doesn’t push the limits, it grabs them by the throat and throws them over the cliff. See more Michael H @Mixhael Aug 6 Over the Edge is the kind of movie that reminds you youth isn't wasted on the young. It's usually cornered, misunderstood, and left looking for somewhere to make noise. Matt Dillon brings effortless charisma, but it's the film's honesty that sticks with you. The soundtrack is a perfect time capsule, packed with songs that don't just accompany the story—they fuel it. Funny, poignant, and quietly heartbreaking, it captures the restless energy of a generation that refused to stay inside the lines. See more Antony B @RT29664284 Jul 26 Over the Edge is a raw, rebellious blast of teenage frustration, boredom, and barely contained fury. There’s something wonderfully authentic about its kids. Restless, angry, funny, and convinced the adults have completely lost the plot. The soundtrack, the attitude, and that grimy suburban atmosphere give it a pulse that still feels dangerous. A terrific cult classic that captures the moment when youthful rebellion stops being a phase and starts becoming a warning. See more Jonathan R @MovieDude23 Jul 18 This movie is a cult classic, and for good reason! Few movies capture how kids, or people even, actually talk and interact amongst themselves like this movie does. It really makes you feel like you are apart of the community, and witnessing the inevitable downfall of it. This movie dives into the issues that arise when kids ( or people in general) do not feel like they have a purpose, or direction in life. It also explores the tumultuous relationship between generation gaps, including parents and their children. Acting is also surprisingly pretty solid for a smaller budget movie. See more Movie W @RT11415920 Jul 10 Over the Edge is a raw, rebellious little gem that still feels startlingly alive. It captures teenage frustration, boredom, and that dangerous feeling that comes when nobody seems to be listening. The performances have a natural, almost documentary-like energy, while the clever writing gives the story plenty of bite. Gritty, honest, and surprisingly poignant, it’s the kind of movie that reminds you how quickly youthful rebellion can turn into something much bigger. A genuine cult classic. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis With only a recreation center to distract them, most of the teenagers in the drab planned community of New Granada have turned to drugs and delinquency. Carl (Michael Kramer), the son of a town councilman, is an exception, but he can't seem to help falling in with a charismatic and troubled classmate, Richie (Matt Dillon). Soon after, a trigger-happy sheriff (Harry Northrup) shoots Richie, and sole witness Carl has to go on the run, eventually inciting a dramatic teenage riot.
Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Producer
George Litto
Screenwriter
Charles S. Haas, Tim Hunter
Production Co
Orion Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 11, 2015
Runtime
1h 35m
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