On the Edge
2001 · Movie · R · 85 min · ★ 6.6 · 72% critics
After a suicide attempt, a troubled young man is sent to a psychiatric hospital in Dublin. There, unexpected friendships and daily struggles begin to shift how he sees himself, the people around him, and the possibility of moving forward.
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-09-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (56 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a heartfelt, serious drama about mental health, friendship, and second chances with a grounded feel; Not for you if you want light escapism or a fast-paced story like The Boxer.
Pros: emotionally raw story; meaningful friendships; hopeful personal journey | Cons: heavy mental health themes; confined hospital setting; uneven tone for some
Themes
- understated
Cast & crew
Cillian Murphy
as Jonathan Breech
- MC
Martin Carney
as Priest
Paul Hickey
as Mikey
- CO
Camille O'Sullivan
as Mikey's Wife
Vincent Walsh
as Bouncer
- VM
Vinny Murphy
as Bouncer
Mary Murray
as Maria
- GC
Gavin Coleman
as Maria's Boyfriend
Stephen Rea
as Dr. Figure
Tricia Vessey
as Rachel Row
Directed by John Carney