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Edge of Darkness

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When the only daughter of a Boston homicide detective, Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson), is shot on his doorstep, everyone assumes that he was the intended target. Then evidence suggests otherwise, and Craven sets out to find her killer and, in the process, uncovers her secret life, corporate coverups, government collusion, and murder.
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For better and for worse, Edge of Darkness offers vintage Mel Gibson, working within the familiar framework of a bloody revenge thriller.

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Ed Koch The Atlantic Jan 13, 2018
The acting, with the exception of Bojana Novakovic, adds nothing to the trite plot. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 11, 2017
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In a film of unimpressionable characters, and vacant plots, Edge of Darkness is forgettable, dry and at times boring. Go to Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday Jul 6, 2010
Gibson, of course, snaps and snarls and blows out some brains with a joylessness that is thoroughly enjoyable. It's like he never left. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 18, 2025
2.5/4
Edge of Darkness is effective as a cathartic revenge yarn, at least until the absurdities begin to pile up during the final half-hour. Go to Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek May 7, 2024
2/5
There are two or three great ideas in Edge Of Darkness, but none are exploited to their full effect. Instead, it is liposuctioned, lean and forgettable, while providing some jarringly exquisite eruptions of action. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 22, 2023
3/4
A fierce thriller that doesn’t disappoint. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anthony C @AnthonyCStallonefan Jan 10, 2026 My top 5 favorite movies ever! So gritty raw tough and well acted. Mel is sooo good in this thriller as he seeks revenge for his daughters murder and looks to get to the bottom of what really happened. the dialogue is some of my all time favorite! Watch it!!!! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 4, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Bon Z @Bonbon777 Jan 3, 2026 Love Mel Gibson, so I loved this movie. I agree with another review here, it could have ended better with the press revealing the true story to everyone. But then again, the press doesn't do that sort of thing, do they? See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 28, 2025 This movie is mostly forgettable, I don't remember anything. See more Dick C @Joshua19930826 Nov 17, 2025 It’s an excellent movie with God scripts leading to inspiration… …. See more Carlos L @RT85588873 Nov 6, 2025 This was a great movie, another Mel Gibson classic. The only thing I would have wanted was for the movie to end it with all of the press going after the story and showing us that there was some retribution and that the government got into trouble. See more Read all reviews
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Martin Campbell

Director

Mel Gibson

Thomas Craven

Ray Winstone

Darius Jedburgh

Danny Huston

Jack Bennett

Bojana Novakovic

Emma Craven

Shawn Roberts

Burnham

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Edge of Darkness

(L-R) Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven and Danny Huston as Jack Bennett in "Edge of Darkness." Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness." (L-R) Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven and Bojana Novakovic as Emma Craven in "Edge of Darkness." (L-R) Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven and Danny Huston as Jack Bennett in "Edge of Darkness." Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness." (L-R) Ray Winstone as Darius Jedburgh and Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness." (L-R) Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven and Ray Winstone as Darius Jedburgh in "Edge of Darkness." (L-R) Ray Winstone as Darius Jedburgh and Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness." Mel Gibson as Thomas Craven in "Edge of Darkness." Bojana Novakovic as Emma Craven in "Edge of Darkness." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis When the only daughter of a Boston homicide detective, Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson), is shot on his doorstep, everyone assumes that he was the intended target. Then evidence suggests otherwise, and Craven sets out to find her killer and, in the process, uncovers her secret life, corporate coverups, government collusion, and murder.
Director
Martin Campbell
Producer
Graham King, Tim Headington, Michael Wearing
Screenwriter
William Monahan, Andrew Bovell
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
BBC, Icon Productions, GK Films
Rating
R (Strong Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 29, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 30, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.3M
Runtime
1h 57m
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