Edie

Released Sep 6, 2019

1h 42m

Drama

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After her controlling husband dies, an elderly woman embarks on a trip to fulfill her longtime dream of climbing a mountain in the Scottish Highlands.

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Edie often reduces a remarkable story to a rather ordinary viewing experience, but it's elevated considerably by Sheila Hancock's work in the title role.

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Renate B

Worth watching for the stunning Scottish landscape and Sheila Hancock's acting (who apparently actually climbed the mountain herself in the making of the movie).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Mary A

I love it. It shows the perspective of older people and the perception of the younger generation that does not know how to interact with the old people. These barriers get broken due to circumstances and a relationship of friendship among the different generations...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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isla s

This was a fun watch - both uplifting and sombre at times, with a definitely amusing side to it too. I liked the titular character, Edie, I felt sorry for her at times and I wished the best for her as well. I thought that Sheila Hancock gave a great performance as Edie - playing a stubborn and yet spirited older person. I certainly had quite a lot of respect for the type of person Edie is and I felt Sheila was a good choice of actress in the role. Not throughout but ocassionally there were some particularly good cinematic shots of presumably Scottish hills and mountains, making it clear how cut off she was due to her surroundings. That made me feel more respectful of her. It was surprisingly poignant. Overall, I enjoyed the film - perhaps some plot aspects relating to Edie and Jonny, a local who tries to help her, are a bit cheesy and not brilliant but that by no means ruins the film. It came across to me a bit like a feature length BBC program, more than some massive hollywood blockbuster but whether that would bother you or not is up to yourself, of course. For what it is, I thought it was a well made film and I enjoyed it. Its a good example of a character based drama, I'd say and so I'd recommend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Leslie G

Incredibly touching and inspiring. Well cast. I wanted it to go on, but the conclusion was epic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/22

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Why Shiela Hancock hasn't made more movies is a bit of a mystery as she brings to the role of Edie, a recently widowed and rather grumpy old woman, a fragility and charm that is so convincing and heartfelt. She is like that elderly neighbour that you were always a bit wary of a a kid but when you got to know her, she was the one with all the best advice and tastiest biscuits. It is a lovely story of how a woman who has put aside her childhood dreams for a husband that probably wasn't really worth it, seizes the chance to go on an adventure one last time. It is a beautifully observed, characterful tale of the kind that isn't often brought to the screen, having such a senior lead character. It is not sugar coated and indeed, Edie comes across at times as difficult and bloody-minded but that only makes her seem all the more true to life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Charming and inspiring tale of resilience and living life to its fullest, set against the most spectacular backdrop on Earth - the northwest Highlands of Scotland. Genuinely stunning cinematography and great performances and chemistry between the two leads.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Simon Hunter

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Sheila Hancock

Edie

Kevin Guthrie

Jonny

Paul Brannigan

McLaughlin

Amy Manson

Fiona

Wendy Morgan

Nancy

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Nell Minow

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There are two stunningly beautiful sights in Edie, about an 83-year-old woman who wants to climb a mountain. The first is the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish countryside...the second is the lovely face of actress Sheila Hancock...

Oct 29, 2021

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

The growing friendship between Edie and Jonny has an understated but very genuine warmth.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 6, 2019

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Something tells me a documentary on Hancock simply navigating the rigors of "Edie," as well as acting it to the fullest, might have been more readily inspiring.

Sep 5, 2019

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Cate Marquis

AWFJ.org

Buoyed by Sheila Hancock's sterling performance, Edie is a delightful little film for the dreamer in all of us, at whatever age.

Oct 29, 2021

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Leslie Combemale

AWFJ.org

It's a delightful reminder there should be more stories featuring older actresses released and celebrated.

Oct 29, 2021

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Jennifer Merin

AWFJ.org

Expect peak inspiration when you view Edie.

Oct 29, 2021

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Synopsis

After her controlling husband dies, an elderly woman embarks on a trip to fulfill her longtime dream of climbing a mountain in the Scottish Highlands.

Director: Simon Hunter
Screenwriter: Elizabeth O'Halloran
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: Cape Wrath Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 6, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.6K
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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