Is Edge of Darkness appropriate for children?

# Edge of Darkness Parental Guide This R-rated crime thriller follows a detective investigating his daughter's murder and contains strong violence, language, and some sexual content. The dark, intense subject matter and brutal scenes make it unsuitable for children and most teens. Only mature audiences who enjoy gritty crime dramas should consider watching.

What age is Edge of Darkness suitable for?

Our verdict for Edge of Darkness is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Edge of Darkness safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2010

Rating

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis

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 his only daughter Emma's killer. Now, he is on a personal mission to uncover the disturbing secrets surrounding her murder, including corporate corruption, government collusion and Emma's own mysterious life.

Cast

Mel Gibson

Craven

Ray Winstone

Jedburgh

Danny Huston

Jack Bennett

Bojana Novaković

Emma Craven

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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