The Edge of Heaven
2007, German. Directed by Fatih Akin.
The lives of six German-Turkish immigrants are drawn together by circumstance: An old man and a prostitute forging a partnership, a young scholar reconciling his past, two young women falling in love, and a mother putting the shattered pieces of her life back together.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The Edge of Heaven is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fatih AkinDirector
- Baki DavrakNejat Aksu
- Nurgül YeşilçayAyten Öztürk
- Patrycia ZiółkowskaCharlotte "Lotte" Staub
- Tuncel KurtizAli Aksu
- Nursel KöseYeter "Jessy" Öztürk
- Hanna SchygullaSusanne Staub
- Erkan CanCousin Ufuk
- Nejat İşlerCommissioner
- Güven KıraçSecurity Guard
- Lars RudolphMr. Obermüller
- İdil ÜnerÄrztin
- Turgay TanülküCem
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2007
- Original title
- Auf der anderen Seite
- Country
- Germany, Turkey
- Written by
- Fatih Akin
- Budget
- $3.8M
- Box office
- $18M
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The Edge of Heaven: quick answers
What should I watch before The Edge of Heaven?
Watch Head-On (2004) first.
What comes after The Edge of Heaven?
Next in the series: The Cut (2014).
Is The Edge of Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 372 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Edge of Heaven?
The Edge of Heaven runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Edge of Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Edge of Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Edge of Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Edge of Heaven yet.
Which OTT platform is The Edge of Heaven on?
The Edge of Heaven is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Edge of Heaven?
If you liked The Edge of Heaven, try Blonde Venus, Berlin Alexanderplatz, In a Year with 13 Moons.
Who directed The Edge of Heaven?
The Edge of Heaven (2007) was directed by Fatih Akin and stars Baki Davrak, Nurgül Yeşilçay, Patrycia Ziółkowska.