Over the Edge

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Doug A @RT88454768 Oct 13, 2026 I enjoyed the movie and its still on my mind 3 days later. Made in 1979 it captures the feeling of being a teen in the 70's. Several different characters are developed and it left me wanting more. I had friends like many of the characters which made it fun to watch. We were all so silly at times but it was immaturity unrealized. Fun to watch decades later. - DA See more Todd F @Tiddlows Aug 29, 2026 Over the Edge is what happens when bored teenagers discover that adults have no clue what they’re doing. Matt Dillon shows up, the kids lose their minds, and suburbia turns into a powder keg with a soundtrack. This movie has attitude, teenage rage, bad decisions, and enough authority figures to make you root for the chaos. Raw, angry, and still a hell of a ride. The suburbs needed a therapist. They got a riot. See more Maria Q @MariaQe Aug 25, 2026 Over the Edge is a raw, rebellious blast of teenage fury that feels like somebody handed suburbia a lit match and told it to behave. The dialogue drips with attitude, the characters are wonderfully combustible, and the whole movie has the dangerous energy of a pressure cooker with a bad attitude. Angry, funny, and gloriously unruly, it captures that beautiful moment when youthful rebellion stops asking for permission and starts kicking down doors. Over the Edge doesn’t push the limits, it grabs them by the throat and throws them over the cliff. See more Michael H @Mixhael Aug 6, 2026 Over the Edge is the kind of movie that reminds you youth isn't wasted on the young. It's usually cornered, misunderstood, and left looking for somewhere to make noise. Matt Dillon brings effortless charisma, but it's the film's honesty that sticks with you. The soundtrack is a perfect time capsule, packed with songs that don't just accompany the story—they fuel it. Funny, poignant, and quietly heartbreaking, it captures the restless energy of a generation that refused to stay inside the lines. See more Antony B @RT29664284 Jul 26, 2026 Over the Edge is a raw, rebellious blast of teenage frustration, boredom, and barely contained fury. There’s something wonderfully authentic about its kids. Restless, angry, funny, and convinced the adults have completely lost the plot. The soundtrack, the attitude, and that grimy suburban atmosphere give it a pulse that still feels dangerous. A terrific cult classic that captures the moment when youthful rebellion stops being a phase and starts becoming a warning. See more Jonathan R @MovieDude23 Jul 18, 2026 This movie is a cult classic, and for good reason! Few movies capture how kids, or people even, actually talk and interact amongst themselves like this movie does. It really makes you feel like you are apart of the community, and witnessing the inevitable downfall of it. This movie dives into the issues that arise when kids ( or people in general) do not feel like they have a purpose, or direction in life. It also explores the tumultuous relationship between generation gaps, including parents and their children. Acting is also surprisingly pretty solid for a smaller budget movie. See more Read all reviews

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