The Edge of Heaven (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Edge of Heaven is a 2008 drama directed by Fatih Akin. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $17.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Fatih Akin
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Edge of Heaven About?
The premise of The Edge of Heaven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young professor, Nejat, initially questions his father's new relationship with Yeter, but soon develops respect for her kindness and strength. Following Yeter's sudden death, Nejat travels to Istanbul to find her daughter, Ayten, and discovers a complex story of love, family secrets, and social injustice. Along the way, he encounters Lotte, a passionate activist dedicated to fighting for human rights and freedom, and their paths become intertwined in a journey of self-discovery and unexpected connections.
The Director of The Edge of Heaven
Directed by Fatih Akin.
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Director Fatih Akin
More from Fatih Akin
More films directed by Fatih Akin, best-rated first: Amrum, Head-On, Soul Kitchen and In the Fade.
The Edge of Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Edge of Heaven 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 8.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Edge of Heaven Plot Summary
What happens in The Edge of Heaven from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Retired widower Ali Aksu (Tuncel Kurtiz), a Turkish immigrant residing in Bremen, Germany, believes he finally has a remedy for his loneliness upon meeting Yeter Öztürk (Nursel Köse). He offers her a monthly stipend to leave her life as a prostitute and move in with him. After facing threats from two Turkish Muslims because of her profession, she reluctantly agrees to his proposal. Meanwhile, Ali’s son, Nejat Aksu (Baki Davrak), who is a professor specializing in German literature, struggles to comprehend the unusual arrangement between his father and a woman he views as morally questionable.
Full summary
The whole story of The Edge of Heaven, scene by scene
The Edge of Heaven Box Office
The Edge of Heaven grossed $17.8 million worldwide. $742,349 came from the US and Canada and $17.1 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.8M
- US & Canada
- $742.3K
- International
- $17.1M
The Edge of Heaven Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Edge of Heaven.
How Well Do You Know The Edge of Heaven?
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
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What motivates Ali Aksu to invite Yeter Öztürk to live with him?
The Edge of Heaven Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Al otro lado” and “На краю рая”.
- Also known as
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- Al otro lado
- На краю рая
- Do Outro Lado
- 天堂的另一边
- 天堂邊緣
- Yaşamın Kıyısında
- 천국의 가장자리
- Den andre siden
- 엣지 오브 헤븐
- Taivaan reunalla
- Ai confini del paradiso
- De l'autre côté
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- 在人生的另一边
- Vid himlens utkant
- Na druhé straně
- בקצה גן העדן
- De partea cealaltă
- A másik oldalon
- На прага на Рая
- На іншій стороні
- Η Άκρη του Ουρανού
- لبه بهشت
- そして、私たちは愛に帰る
- Na krawędzi nieba
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The Edge of Heaven FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Edge of Heaven, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Edge of Heaven?
The Edge of Heaven runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Edge of Heaven released?
The Edge of Heaven was released on May 21, 2008.
Who directed The Edge of Heaven?
The Edge of Heaven was directed by Fatih Akin.
More films by Fatih Akin How much did The Edge of Heaven make at the box office?
The Edge of Heaven grossed $17.8 million worldwide ($742,349 domestic, $17.1 million international).
How is The Edge of Heaven rated?
The Edge of Heaven has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does The Edge of Heaven have a post-credit scene?
No. The Edge of Heaven has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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