River's Edge

– A group of high school friends discover that they are in the presence of a killer. One of them, Sams..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
River's Edge (1986)

A group of high school friends discover that they are in the presence of a killer. One of them, Samson, has murdered his girlfriend Jamie. He brags to his friends about killing her, and when they discover he is telling the truth, their reactions vary.

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Producing Country:
USA
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River's Edge (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

08 May 1987

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tim Hunter

Writer:

Neal Jimenez

Main Actors:

Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck

Plot:

A group of high school friends must come to terms with the fact that one of them, Samson, killed another, Jamie. Reactions vary, as Layne is intent on protecting Samson and smuggling him out of the state, while others think it's best to go to the police. Matt's tough little brother also finds out about the body and no one knows quite how the police will learn about the murder or who will be blamed for it.

Awards:

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Production:

Island

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
86%
Metacritic:
73%