IMDb 6.6 2010 HD

Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness

2010
Crime Drama Mystery Thriller
117 min R United Kingdom
6.396 / 10
6.6 IMDB

As a seasoned homicide detective, Thomas Craven has seen the bleakest side of humanity. But nothing prepares him for the toughest investigation of his life: the search for…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Martin Campbell / Jamie Marshall / Thomas Coe / Deon Boyce / Lisa Arnone / Anna Rane / John Mahaffie
Starring
Mel Gibson / Ray Winstone / Danny Huston / Bojana Novaković / Shawn Roberts / David Aaron Baker / Jay O. Sanders / Denis O'Hare

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gritty dark intense conspiracy corruption determined bleak suspenseful complex brooding weary

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Edge of Darkness,' Mel Gibson embodies the weary resolve of a detective thrust into a dangerous game of uncovering corporate secrets and government cover-ups following his daughter’s murder. The film is steeped in a palpable sense of…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 28, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Edge of Darkness' presents a familiar tale of a detective unraveling a conspiracy after a personal loss. Mel Gibson, while committed, feels somewhat constrained by the material, his performance lacking a certain spark. The film attempts a gritty…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Mel Gibson is back in formidable form as Thomas Craven, a detective whose personal grief fuels a relentless pursuit of truth in 'Edge of Darkness.' The film masterfully crafts an atmosphere of pervasive corruption and hidden agendas, making…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This adaptation of 'Edge of Darkness' certainly doesn't shy away from its bleak source material. Gibson delivers a characteristically gruff turn as Detective Craven, a man whose personal tragedy ignites a dangerous investigation. The direction leans heavily into…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Mel Gibson anchors 'Edge of Darkness' with a performance that’s both weary and determined, a man pushed to his absolute limit. The film, directed with a grim intensity, plunges viewers into a murky world of corporate malfeasance and…

FAQs

No, 'Edge of Darkness' is not based on a true story. It is a fictional thriller adapted from the aforementioned 1985 BBC television series. While the film tackles themes of corporate conspiracy and government collusion that resonate with real-world concerns, the specific plot and characters are the creation of the original writers. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for unchecked power and hidden agendas.