Over the Edge (1979)
Synopsis:
Compelling, tragic teenage-rebellion drama about brewing discontent in an ill-planned SoCal housing development. Realistic newcomer performances (Dillon's first), archetypal theme, and fantastic period soundtrack.
Starring:
Michael Kramer, Pamela Ludwig
Director:
Jonathan Kaplan
Rated:
PG

Details

Starring:
Michael Kramer, Pamela Ludwig, Matt Dillon, Vincent Spano, Tom Fergus, Andy Romano, Ellen Geer, Lane Smith, Harry Northup
Director:
Jonathan Kaplan
Genres:
Drama, Coming-of-Age Drama, Crime Drama, Cult, Dysfunctional Relationships, Teen Drama
Rated:
PG
Runtime:
95
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Year:
1979
Keywords:
1970s, alienation, anger, boredom, California, coming-of-age, drugs, dysfunctional family, high school, juvenile delinquency, juvenile delinquents, rebellion, suburb, suburbia, teen angst, teenager
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

Sleeper

8

Character Depth

9

Soundtrack

7

Suspense

7

Downbeat

4

Violence

5

Offbeat

6

Slow Pace

5

Complexity

4

Disturbing

3

Action

3

Sex

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