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On the Edge

On the Edge

Tales that will take you to the edge... If you dare...

2001•1h 35m•5.6/10
RomanceComedyScience FictionDrama

Ratings

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5.6/10(9)

A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.

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Production

Chanticleer Films, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

John Goodman

John Goodman

The Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")

Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Hannah (segment "Happy Birthday")

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Bag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Attorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Barney (segment "Happy Birthday")

Caroline Rhea

Caroline Rhea

Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")

Jenica Bergere

Jenica Bergere

Sally (segment "Happy Birthday")

Ken Hudson Campbell

Ken Hudson Campbell

Security Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")

Roman Danylo

Donald (segment "Happy Birthday")

Kimiko Gelman

Kimiko Gelman

May Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")

Jean Kasem

Jean Kasem

Nurse (segment "Happy Birthday")

Taylor Negron

Taylor Negron

Policeman (segment "Happy Birthday")

Travis Wester

Travis Wester

Chute Boy (segment "Happy Birthday")

Dondré Whitfield

Dondré Whitfield

Man in Elevator (segment "Happy Birthday")

Marissa Jaret Winokur

Marissa Jaret Winokur

Dean's Secretary (segment "Happy Birthday")

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

(segment "The Other Side")

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Dr. Maas (segment "The Other Side")

Karen Sillas

Karen Sillas

Anna (segment "The Other Side")

Andie MacDowell

Andie MacDowell

Lisa (segment "Reaching Normal")

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Kenneth (segment "Reaching Normal")

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