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From the Edge of the City (2000): Ratings

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From the Edge of the City is a 2000 crime drama directed by Constantine Giannaris. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metascore
47
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From the Edge of the City (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is From the Edge of the City About?

The premise of From the Edge of the City without spoilers.

Amidst the harsh beauty of Greece, a young man and his family escape their homeland in the Pontian region, formerly part of the Soviet Union, hoping for a better life. Faced with prejudice and labeled as "Albanian," they encounter hostility and struggle to adapt. To survive, the teenager and his friends become entangled in a world of petty crime and exploitation, navigating a difficult path as outsiders seeking acceptance.

From the Edge of the City Themes & Keywords

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  • death by overdose
  • traffic
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Crew

The Director of From the Edge of the City

Directed by Constantine Giannaris.

From the director

More from Constantine Giannaris

More films directed by Constantine Giannaris: Spring Awakening, One Day in August, From the Edge of the City and 3 Steps to Heaven.

Full filmography
Ratings

From the Edge of the City Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave From the Edge of the City 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.

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FAQ

From the Edge of the City FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of From the Edge of the City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From the Edge of the City?

From the Edge of the City runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was From the Edge of the City released?

From the Edge of the City was released on April 21, 2000.

Who directed From the Edge of the City?

From the Edge of the City was directed by Constantine Giannaris.

More films by Constantine Giannaris

How is From the Edge of the City rated?

From the Edge of the City has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic.

Does From the Edge of the City have a post-credit scene?

No. From the Edge of the City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is From the Edge of the City in?

The original language of From the Edge of the City is Greek.

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