---
title: "Over the Edge"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/over-the-edge-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23957
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Over the Edge (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/over-the-edge-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Over the Edge is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada."

### Why Watch
- Features Matt Dillon in his film debut
- Based on actual events

### Caveats & Content Note
- Had a limited theatrical release
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of crime, drama, and teenage rebellion.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: rebellious, dramatic, gritty, youthful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/over-the-edge-1979#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Kaplan
- **Networks / Studios**: Orion Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Eric Kramer** as *Carl*
- **Pamela Ludwig** as *Cory*
- **Matt Dillon** as *Richie*
- **Vincent Spano** as *Mark*
- **Tom Fergus** as *Claude*
- **Harry Northup** as *Doberman*
- **Andy Romano** as *Fred Willat*
- **Ellen Geer** as *Sandra Willat*
- **Richard Jamison** as *Cole*
- **Julia Pomeroy** as *Julia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Over the Edge released in the US?
It was released on 05/18/1979 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under Crime and Drama.

### Q: Whose film debut is featured in Over the Edge?
It was Matt Dillon's film debut.

### Q: What is the status of the film today?
It has since achieved cult film status after having a limited theatrical release.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Over the Edge — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23957)
- [Over the Edge (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Edge_(film))
- [Over the Edge (1979) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/19417-over-the-edge/prehled/)
- [Over the Edge (1979) Film, Titulky ke stažení, Recenze ČSFD.cz](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/over-the-edge-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-18166)
- [Over the Edge 72% (1979) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/223187-over-the-edge)

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