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On the Edge

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Banned from competition 20 years ago for exposing payoffs in amateur athletics, former long-distance runner Wes Holman (Bruce Dern) decides to enter the Cielo-Sea Race, a punishing, mountainous footrace in the Pacific Northwest. The competition has bested many younger runners, but by seeking the help of his old coach (John Marley) and reconnecting with his ex-lover (Pam Grier) and father (Bill Bailey), the middle-aged Wes may be ready to take on more than a race.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3.5/4
On the Edge may have a familiar formula, but it is an angry, original, unpredictable movie. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 02/05/2015
B-
Dern gives a moving performance as the beleaguered runner. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/24/2005
3/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 05/29/2005
3/5
The real story is in Wes's mind, not on the trail, and frankly we spend to much time out there -- even if it is a sports movie at heart. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/29/2016 Great movie ffor runners! See more 02/03/2009 Runners of the world, unite! See more Read all reviews
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Rob Nilsson

Director

Bruce Dern

Wes Holman

Pam Grier

Cora

Bill Bailey

Flash Holman

Jim Haynie

Owen Riley

John Marley

Elmo
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Synopsis Banned from competition 20 years ago for exposing payoffs in amateur athletics, former long-distance runner Wes Holman (Bruce Dern) decides to enter the Cielo-Sea Race, a punishing, mountainous footrace in the Pacific Northwest. The competition has bested many younger runners, but by seeking the help of his old coach (John Marley) and reconnecting with his ex-lover (Pam Grier) and father (Bill Bailey), the middle-aged Wes may be ready to take on more than a race.
Director
Rob Nilsson
Producer
Jeffrey Hayes, Rob Nilsson
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
Surround