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DRAMA . 1986 . 1h 35m . 5.4/10

On the Edge_

"Feel the pain, live the dream, share the glory"

In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.

Starring Bruce Dern, Pam Grier, Bill Bailey
Box Office $437K
5.4/10
Rating
$437K
Box Office
1h 35m
Runtime
1986
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Feel the pain, live the dream, share the glory

In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.

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Cast
Bruce Dern stars as Wes Holman in On the Edge.
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Year context
On the Edge was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Overview
In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.
On the Edge is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (6)

Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Wes Holman
Pam Grier
Pam Grier
Cara
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey
Flash Holman
Jim Haynie
Jim Haynie
Owen Riley
John Marley
John Marley
Elmo
ML
Marty Liquori
TV Announcer

BOX OFFICE

$437K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (6 votes)
Box Office
$436,901

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is On the Edge about?
In one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race.
How long is On the Edge?
On the Edge has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in On the Edge?
The cast of On the Edge includes Bruce Dern, Pam Grier, Bill Bailey, Jim Haynie, John Marley.
How much did On the Edge make at the box office?
On the Edge earned $436,901 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of On the Edge?
On the Edge has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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