IMDb > River's Edge (1986)
River's Edge
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

River's Edge (1986) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   5,693 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 14% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Neal Jimenez (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for River's Edge on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
8 May 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
The most controversial film you will see this year.
Plot:
A high school slacker kills his girlfriend and shows off her dead body to their friends. However, the friends' reaction is almost as ambiguous and perplexing as the crime itself. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
2 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Our Favorite Summers: 1987
 (From Cinematical. 8 May 2009, 6:03 PM, PDT)

Cold Off The Presses: Ione Skye And Ben Lee Wed
 (From Actress Archives. 11 January 2009, 7:37 PM, PST)

User Comments:
A Study in Interactive Psychology more (87 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
99 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Company:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Neal Jimenez based the characters on friends he went to school with in Sacramento, California more
Goofs:
Boom mic visible: When the detective is questioning Matt in his office, the boom mic is reflected on a glass case behind the detective's desk. more
Quotes:
Bennett: Did the sight of this dead girl move you in any particular way?
Matt: I don't know.
Bennett: Were you shocked, angry, saddened? Did the sight please you?
Matt: I don't know how I felt.
Bennett: You knew this girl?
Matt: Yeah.
Bennett: How did you feel about her?
Matt: I don't know.
Bennett: Hey, I'm getting sick of "I don't know". Do you hear me?
more
Movie Connections:
References "Mission: Impossible" (1966) more
Soundtrack:
Evil Has No Boundaries more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
14 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
A Study in Interactive Psychology, 15 August 2003
10/10
Author: bluzman from United States

I just saw this movie for the second time. I first saw it back in the mid-90's as a Vanguard Video selection. It has retained it power.

It is interesting from several aspects. One is that it is based on a true story. Two is it is a launching pad for two interesting actors: Keanu Reeves and Crispin Glover. And three, it has Dennis Hopper in one of his better social misfit/psychotic character roles.

The movie is also a study in the way people act in different settings. You have characters in one-on-one, family, peer group, school, general society settings, etc. The story does well in demonstrating how a person will act in each setting.

I wish I could find the details of the actual murder to compare to the movie. I saw a short bit that indicated it occurred in California and that several schoolmates were taken to view the corpse.

This is a good choice for a rainy night video rental. Be prepared to feel unsettled at the end.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (87 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for River's Edge (1986)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Only loosely based on the truth Caractacus23
Anti drug movie? jericho20010
it could have been one of the best movie ever... ebanfi-fusiorari
MARCEL DUCHAMP'S IMAGERY ??? kyotoron
I met Crispin + Keanu christinew47
Same picture??? Monkey_Orbs
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
A History of Violence Babel Freeway Across the Universe Boy A
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Crime section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.