Jagged Edge
A seasoned defense lawyer risks her judgment and career when desire draws her toward a magnetic man accused of murdering his heiress wife.
Overview
A gripping tale of love and betrayal unfolds in the courtroom as a lawyer defends her enigmatic client.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- suspenseful
- hardboiled
- seductive
- late night thriller viewing
- courtroom mystery marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film coolly performed and effectively suspenseful, though some considered its twists predictable or insufficiently coherent.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Teddy Barnes develops chemistry with Jack Forrester while defending him against a murder charge.
Jack's charm and vulnerability complicate Teddy's assessment of his guilt throughout the trial.
The murder investigation and defense unfold through legal strategy, proof, and courtroom confrontation.
The murder of heiress Page Forrester occurs in a remote beach house that anchors the film's danger and investigation.
Films like Jagged Edge, and why
Presumed Innocent
hardboiled courtroom suspense, moral ambiguity, and seductive criminal uncertainty
Basic Instinct
neo-noir murder investigation shaped by erotic tension and unreliable appearances
The Verdict
trial-centered mystery with a charismatic accused defendant and escalating doubt
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Release Date
- 1985-10-04
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (303)
Cast
- Glenn Close
- Jeff Bridges
- Peter Coyote
- Lance Henriksen
- Robert Loggia
- Michael Dorn
- Maria Mayenzet
- William Allen Young
- Ben Hammer
- James Karen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jagged Edge about?
- A seasoned defense lawyer risks her judgment and career when desire draws her toward a magnetic man accused of murdering his heiress wife.
- What is Jagged Edge like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jagged Edge as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Jagged Edge violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Jagged Edge as moderate.
- What did critics think of Jagged Edge?
- Critics broadly found the film coolly performed and effectively suspenseful, though some considered its twists predictable or insufficiently coherent.
- Which films are like Jagged Edge?
- Films with a similar feel include Presumed Innocent, Basic Instinct, and The Verdict.
- How long is Jagged Edge?
- Jagged Edge runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jagged Edge?
- In United States, Jagged Edge streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
