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Action sci-fi film
Edge of Tomorrow (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Edge of Tomorrow is a 2014 action sci-fi film directed by Doug Liman, starring Tom Cruise, Bill Paxton and Emily Blunt. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $387.5 million worldwide on a $178 million budget. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Actress in an Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2015. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Doug Liman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $178M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Edge of Tomorrow About?
The premise of Edge of Tomorrow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst a global alien invasion, Lt. Col. Bill Cage finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a pivotal battle. Through a mysterious time loop, he is forced to relive the same harrowing combat repeatedly. With each iteration, Cage must learn from his failures and improve his skills, partnering with the legendary Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski to confront the relentless enemy and find a way to end the war.
Edge of Tomorrow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- time loop
- alien
- alien invasion
- dying repeatedly
- human versus alien
- female warrior
- combat
- battle
- soldier
- near future
- training
- end of the world
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- alternate timeline
- male protagonist
- army
- death
- united kingdom
- time manipulation
- time paradox
- back in time
- time travel
- alien creature
- military training
- exo suit
- violence
- beach
- courage
- female soldier
- fictional war
- alien contact
- unlikely hero
- action heroine
- handgun
- gun
- alien race
- sergeant
- france
- scientist
- warrior
- military
- weapon
- repetition
- time reversal
- sword
- barracks
- blue blood
- rocket launcher
- pub
- chase
- robot suit
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Cast & crew
Edge of Tomorrow Cast
Tom Cruise leads the cast, with Bill Paxton and Emily Blunt. Directed by Doug Liman.
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Director Doug Liman
From the director
More from Doug Liman
More films directed by Doug Liman, best-rated first: The Bourne Identity, American Made, Go and Swingers.
Ratings
Edge of Tomorrow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Edge of Tomorrow 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
2.7K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Plot
Edge of Tomorrow Plot Summary
What happens in Edge of Tomorrow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A formidable alien race known as Mimics has taken control of continental Europe. Responding to this grave threat, General Brigham (Brendan Gleeson), the leader of mankind’s United Defense Force, orders Major William Cage (Tom Cruise), a public affairs officer with a background in advertising, to document the upcoming assault on the Mimics along the beaches of France. Cage, however, protests against this perilous mission, vehemently declaring that he will utilize his PR skills to sway public opinion against Brigham once the casualties begin to mount.
Full summary
The whole story of Edge of Tomorrow, scene by scene
Box office
Edge of Tomorrow Box Office & Budget
Edge of Tomorrow grossed $387.5 million worldwide on a $178 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $100.2 million came from the US and Canada and $287.3 million (74%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$387.5M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $100.2M
- International
- $287.3M
- Budget
- $178M
US & Canada 26%
Rest of the world 74%
Awards
Edge of Tomorrow Awards & Nominations
Edge of Tomorrow won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Actress in an Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2015. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2015, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win5 nominations2 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2015 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Actress in an Action Movie – Emily Blunt
- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Actor in an Action Movie – Tom Cruise
- Nominated Best Visual Effects
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Saturn Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Emily Blunt
Videos
Edge of Tomorrow Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Official Main Trailer
- Trailer IMAX Trailer
- Trailer 4K Trailer
- Behind the Scenes Tom Cruise Character & Stunts - Behind the Scenes
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Edge of Tomorrow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the director of 'Edge of Tomorrow'?
Cars
Cars in Edge of Tomorrow
29 cars on screen, including the 2008 Jaguar XF X250 and the 2007 Renault Espace IV.
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2008 Jaguar XF X250 Important role -
2007 Renault Espace IV Important role -
1978 Citroën CX Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Details
Edge of Tomorrow Also Known As
53 alternative titles, including “杀戮轮回” and “异空战士”.
- Also known as
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- 杀戮轮回
- 异空战士
- Gran Buduschego
- All You Need Is Kill
- Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow
- Edge of Tomorrow 3D
- Viva
- Morra
- Repita: No Limite do Amanhã
- Vivre, mourir, recommencer
- Ad ktze ha'makhar
- Vive
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- Muere
- Repite
- Sta Oria Tou Ayrio
- Live Die Repeat - Edge of Tomorrow
- オール・ユー・ニード・イズ・キル：2014
- 異空戰士
- Al filo del mañana
- Edge of Tomorrow - Live. Die. Repeat.
- No Limite do Amanhã
- Yarının Sınırında
- 明日边缘
- Грань будущего
- Na hrane zajtrajška
- На ръба на утрешния ден
- Edge of Tomorrow - Senza domani
- A holnap határa
- Στα Όρια του Αύριο
- Na skraju jutra
- Na hraně zítřka
- 엣지 오브 투모로우
- เอดจ์ ออฟ ทูมอร์โรว์ ซูเปอร์นักรบดับทัพอสูร
- קצה המחר
- На межі майбутнього
- オール・ユー・ニード・イズ・キル
- Edge of Tomorrow: Prizonier în timp
- 明日邊界
- На рубу времена
- Al límit de l’endemà
- حافة الغد
- Na rubu budućnosti
- Ties riba į rytojų
- Kelajak chegarasi
- Un jour sans lendemain
- Na robu jutrišnjega dne
- Cuộc Chiến Luân Hồi
- Rītdienas robeža
- لبهی فردا, მომავლის ზღვარი
- Homse piiril
- Je la morgaŭa limo
- Edge of Tomorrow - Live.Die.Repeat
- विनाश का दिन
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FAQ
Edge of Tomorrow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Edge of Tomorrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edge of Tomorrow?
Edge of Tomorrow runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Edge of Tomorrow released?
Edge of Tomorrow was released on June 6, 2014.
Who directed Edge of Tomorrow?
Edge of Tomorrow was directed by Doug Liman.
More films by Doug Liman Who is in the cast of Edge of Tomorrow?
Edge of Tomorrow stars Tom Cruise, Bill Paxton and Emily Blunt.
How much did Edge of Tomorrow make at the box office?
Edge of Tomorrow grossed $387.5 million worldwide ($100.2 million domestic, $287.3 million international) on a budget of $178 million.
How is Edge of Tomorrow rated?
Edge of Tomorrow has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did Edge of Tomorrow win?
Edge of Tomorrow won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Actress in an Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2015.
Does Edge of Tomorrow have a post-credit scene?
No. Edge of Tomorrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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