

On the Edge
2001-06-28 · 95 min · ★ 5.5
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
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Production details
- Directors
- Anne Heche, Mary Stuart Masterson, Helen Mirren, Jana Sue Memel
- Production companies
- Chanticleer Films, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John GoodmanThe Dean (segment "Happy Birthday")
Sydney Tamiia PoitierHannah (segment "Happy Birthday")
Beverly D'AngeloBag Lady (segment "Happy Birthday")
Christopher LloydAttorney Bum (segment "Happy Birthday")
David Hyde PierceBarney (segment "Happy Birthday")
Caroline RheaMonica (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jenica BergereSally (segment "Happy Birthday")
Ken Hudson CampbellSecurity Guard (segment "Happy Birthday")
Kimiko GelmanMay Lee Ha (segment "Happy Birthday")
Jean KasemNurse (segment "Happy Birthday")
Taylor NegronPoliceman (segment "Happy Birthday")
Travis WesterChute Boy (segment "Happy Birthday")
Dondré WhitfieldMan in Elevator (segment "Happy Birthday")
Marissa Jaret WinokurDean's Secretary (segment "Happy Birthday")
Bruce Davison(segment "The Other Side")
Anthony LaPagliaDr. Maas (segment "The Other Side")
Karen SillasAnna (segment "The Other Side")
Andie MacDowellLisa (segment "Reaching Normal")
Paul RuddKenneth (segment "Reaching Normal")Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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