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On the Edge (2001)

On the Edge (2001)
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A teenager finds himself reaching out to others as he tries to heal his emotional wounds in this drama. Jonathan (Cillian Murphy) is a young man who is having a difficult time coming to terms with the recent death of his father; after falling into a deep depression, he attempts to commit suicide by driving a car off an embankment. Jonathan survives the accident and is sent to a mental institution for treatment. While in the hospital, Jonathan becomes friendly with a disturbed youngster named Toby (Jonathan Jackson), and falls in love with Rachel (Tricia Vessey), another patient at the facility. Also featuring Stephen Rea, On the Edge was the third feature from Irish director John Carney and the first to be backed by a major American studio. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Cillian Murphy
Director(s):
John Carney
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of On the Edge

A teenager finds himself reaching out to others as he tries to heal his emotional wounds in this drama. Jonathan (Cillian Murphy) is a young man who is having a difficult time coming to terms with the recent death of his father; after falling into a deep depression, he attempts to commit suicide by driving a car off an embankment. Jonathan survives the accident and is sent to a mental institution for treatment. While in the hospital, Jonathan becomes friendly with a disturbed youngster named Toby (Jonathan Jackson), and falls in love with Rachel (Tricia Vessey), another patient at the facility. Also featuring Stephen Rea, On the Edge was the third feature from Irish director John Carney and the first to be backed by a major American studio. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
86 mins

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Director(s):
John Carney
Writer(s):
John Carney
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Profanity, Adult Situations, Drug Content)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    James Y.

    For anyone who is a Cillian Murphy fan-this is a MUST SEE. It may not be an "oscar" film by the academy's taste, but is one of my all time favorites. They take a not so funny subject, and make humor out of it. And at the same time, tug at your heartstrings and make you cry. I still can not get through this film without crying. The sound track is unbelieveable-I have purchased the film and soundtrack. I highly recommend this. Stephen Ray is fabulous as always.

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    Monica W.

    This is, in my opinion, one of Cillian Murphy's best roles. It's not just a movie about a guy who attempts suicide, but much more. Good characters, nice soundtrack, really a gem of a film!

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    Aaron S.

    Must see! Amazing! Deep!

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