On the Edge (2001): Cast
On the Edge is a 2001 romantic drama directed by John Carney, starring Stephen Rea as Dr. Figure, Cillian Murphy and Patrick Murray. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- John Carney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hell's Kitchen
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is On the Edge About?
The premise of On the Edge without spoilers.
The story follows a suicidal young man who is admitted to a Dublin psychiatric hospital, where he encounters a group of new friends who profoundly shape his outlook. Amidst a vivid, often reckless exploration of sex, love and other pursuits, his journey becomes a tumultuous quest for meaning and connection.
On the Edge Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- suicide
- stolen car
- pledge
- pajamas
- suicide attempt
- psychiatrist
- psychiatric ward
- depression
- irish
- funeral
- car falling off a cliff
- bowling
+32 more Show fewer
- death of father
- ireland
- motor vehicle
- car
- german car
- convertible
- bmw
- bmw convertible
- swedish car
- volvo
- volvo car
- volvo 240
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- buttocks
- live action
- cocaine
- self mutilation
- new year's eve party
- escape from a psychiatric hospital
- doctor patient relationship
- christmas
- group therapy
- mental health
- psychiatric hospital
- death of mother
- bmw motor vehicle
- bmw car
- bmw 3
- bmw 3 series
- volvo motor vehicle
- female nudity
On the Edge Cast & Characters
Stephen Rea leads the cast as Dr. Figure, with Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Breech and Patrick Murray as Joyrider. Directed by John Carney; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Carney
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Stephen Rea as Dr. Figure -
Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Breech - Patrick Murray as Joyrider
- Mary Murray as Maria
Also Starring in On the Edge
· 10 more- Jonathan Jackson Toby
- Paul Hickey Mikey
- Vincent Walsh Bouncer
- Tricia Vessey Rachel Row
- Tomás Ó Súilleabháin Nick
- Arthur Riordan Male Nurse
- Camille O'Sullivan Mikey's Wife
- Vinny Murphy Bouncer
- Gavin Coleman Maria's Boyfriend
- Martin Carney Priest
More from John Carney
More films directed by John Carney, best-rated first: Once, Sing Street, Flora and Son and Power Ballad.
On the Edge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of On the Edge.
Cars in On the Edge
16 cars on screen, including the 1986 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 and the 1986 Volvo 240.
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1986 BMW 3 Cabrio E30 Important role -
1986 Volvo 240 Important role -
1988 Citroën CX Minor role -
1995 Ford Transit MkIII Minor role
On the Edge Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Viviendo al límite” and “À Beira da Loucura”.
- Also known as
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- Viviendo al límite
- À Beira da Loucura
- O Clube dos Suicidas
- A lázadás mámora
- На ръба
- На краю, ზღვარზე
- 叛逆边缘
- Yaşamın Kıyısında
- La Vie à la folie
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On the Edge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of On the Edge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is On the Edge?
On the Edge runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was On the Edge released?
On the Edge was released on August 10, 2001.
Who directed On the Edge?
On the Edge was directed by John Carney.
More films by John Carney Who is in the cast of On the Edge?
On the Edge stars Stephen Rea as Dr. Figure, Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Breech and Patrick Murray as Joyrider, among 14 credited actors.
Does On the Edge have a post-credit scene?
No. On the Edge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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