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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Jonathan Kaplan

Producer:

George Litto

Writer:

Charles S. Haas, Tim Hunter

Release Date:

Jul 7, 1979

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada after the death of one of their own.

Cast

  • Michael Eric Kramer
  • Pamela Ludwig
  • Matt Dillon
  • Vincent Spano
  • Tom Fergus
  • Harry Northup
  • Andy Romano
  • Ellen Geer
  • Richard Jamison
  • Julia Pomeroy

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  • Oct 15, 2016

    If Over the Edge doesn't give you anarchist tendencies, nothing will. There's no doubt these Rebels Without a Cause are Dazed and Confused, like to Pump Up the Volume and they Smell Like Teen Spirit. Most of the kids are around 14 years of age. If you do the Generation…

    430 Likes
    Todd Gaines
    Todd Gaines

    After scenes of Matt Dillon in 1) a belly shirt and 2) a mesh tank top, I said “What’s next, a vest with no shirt under it?” Guess what happened.

    362 Likes
    Jesse Knight
    Jesse Knight
    Jul 22, 2021

    Great revisit of the film on 35mm at the New Beverly. The scene in which Pamela Ludwig does a little air guitar to Cheap Trick’s “Surrender” while brandishing a loaded pistol is not only a classic scene but one that stings even harder in today's gun crazy world. My one…

    316 Likes
    Sean Baker
    Sean Baker
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    Sep 27, 2022

    This is about the importance of having a bowling alley and a movie theater in your community.

    240 Likes
    GordoFlower
    GordoFlower
    Oct 19, 2024

    When I was a kid I did some pretty questionable things. Of course I knew they were wrong but I convinced myself it was fine since they weren't jail worthy offenses. I had enough sense to know, even while acting out or rebelling, there is a limit. The kids in this movie…

    150 Likes
    William Cooper
    William Cooper
    Aug 30, 2021

    I love Kurt Cobain, as I’m sure many of you do. He loves this movie. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is THIS movie. Anarchy for certain, but a study into suburban teens and a coming of age story that doesn’t follow the typical beats. Vibes of The Outsiders are prevalent for sure,…

    153 Likes
    Kunga Sagar
    Kunga Sagar
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    Nov 28, 2022

    Time has proven that Over the Edge is an American classic. Generation after generation of Alienated and disenfranchised teens bring truth to what this movie is truly about.

    139 Likes
    Allan Arkush
    Allan Arkush
    Nov 22, 2014

    "Do you know how an ecosystem works?" Pretty damning look at how capitalism fails communities made (rock) operatic tragedy by Jonathan Kaplan

    123 Likes
    laird
    laird
    Feb 3, 2023

    You guys got a lot of laws, right? Well, let me tell you something. I only got one law. A kid who tells on another kid is a dead kid! A great coming-of-age film that has inspired everyone from Kurt Cobain to Richard Linklater. With a killer soundtrack, Matt Dillon…

    111 Likes
    BeardofTsu
    BeardofTsu
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  • maylee wilson
    maylee wilson liked
    Over the Edge

    this is a great movie, but it's very intense. i had to split the movie in half because there was a lot happening.

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    Stew
    Stew liked
    Over the Edge

    Lost gem my sister told me about great 80s vibe w amazing soundtrack ……

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    Cam Corri
    Cam Corri loved
    Over the Edge

    This film smells like teen spirit. Classic.

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  • Kent LeHoullier
    Kent LeHoullier liked
    Over the Edge

    A great vibe in this one, a period classic

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    Corey Nicoll
    Corey Nicoll loved
    Over the Edge

    underrated teen classic

    2Y
    andsu
    andsu loved
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    i found it🥳

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Metacritic

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Based on 9 Critics
4.5

USER SCORE (11)

Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Reviews
75

Over the Edge is a funeral service held at the graveside of the suburban dream. It tells a ragged story that ends with an improbable climax, but it's acted so well and truly by its mostly teen-age cast that we somehow feel we're eavesdropping.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
70

A lot of Over the Edge is awkwardly acted and motivated, but it is staged with such vivid efficiency and concern that, as you watch it, you are frequently caught halfway between a giggle and a gasp.

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Metacritic review by Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Over the Edge (1979) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Over the Edge (1979)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Over the Edge (1979) about?
A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada after the death of one of their own.
Who's the cast of Over the Edge (1979)?
  • Michael Eric Kramer as Carl
  • Pamela Ludwig as Cory
  • Matt Dillon as Richie
  • Vincent Spano as Mark
  • Tom Fergus as Claude
  • Harry Northup as Doberman
  • Andy Romano as Fred Willat
  • Ellen Geer as Sandra Willat
  • Richard Jamison as Cole
  • Julia Pomeroy as Julia
Who's the director behind Over the Edge (1979)?
Jonathan Kaplan directed Over the Edge (1979).
Who produced Over the Edge (1979)?
George Litto produced Over the Edge (1979).