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title: "Sitting on the Edge of Marlene"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sitting-on-the-edge-of-marlene-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 328485
imdb_id: "tt2814080"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sitting on the Edge of Marlene (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sitting-on-the-edge-of-marlene-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Sitting on the Edge of Marlene.
Year: 2014.
Genre: Canadian crime drama film / darkly comedic feature film drama.
Director: Ana Valine.
Source Material: Adaptation of Billie Livingston's novella titled The Trouble with Marlene.
Plot: Centers on a mother-daughter con artist duo. Deals with dysfunction, love, and addiction. Ends with an unusual deliverance for the duo.
Cast: Suzanne Clément as Marlene Bell (a grifter and con artist); Paloma Kwiatkowska as Sammie (the daughter being indoctrinated).
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Release Date: 09/15/2014 (CA).
Rating: 18A.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fandango at Home Free | Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ana Valine

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Suzanne Clément**
- **Paloma Kwiatkowski**
- **Callum Keith Rennie**
- **Dakota Daulby**
- **Matt Ellis**
- **Alessandro Miro** as *Bruce*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sitting on the Edge of Marlene online?
Sitting on the Edge of Marlene is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango At Home, Fandango at Home Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sitting on the Edge of Marlene worth watching?
Sitting on the Edge of Marlene holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging storytelling for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sitting on the Edge of Marlene and when was it released?
Sitting on the Edge of Marlene is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sitting on the Edge of Marlene?
Sitting on the Edge of Marlene was directed by Ana Valine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sitting on the Edge of Marlene — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/328485)
- [Sitting on the Edge of Marlene - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitting_on_the_Edge_of_Marlene)
- [Sitting on the Edge of Marlene (2014) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2814080/fullcredits/)
- [Sitting on the Edge of Marlene (2014) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/328485-sitting-on-the-edge-of-marlene/cast)
- [Sitting on the Edge of Marlene - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/sitting-on-the-edge-of-marlene/cast/2030315552/)

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