Cillian Murphy’s forgotten period drama gets new UK streaming home

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In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the wartime drama titled “The Edge of Love,” featuring Cillian Murphy, has now been made available on Amazon Prime Video.

Back in 2008, I came across a captivating film that delved into the true-life camaraderie of Dylan Thomas, a renowned Welsh poet (portrayed by Matthew Rhys), his wife Caitlin Thomas (Sienna Miller), and their cherished companions, Vera (Keira Knightley) and William Killick (Murphy).

The story in “The Edge of Love” is a work of fiction that loosely portrays real individuals and events from their lives, primarily focusing on their relationships during their time by the Welsh coastline. Written by screenwriter Sharman Macdonald, who happens to be Knightley’s mother, this romantic drama garnered mixed opinions and has a rating of 38% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, “The Edge of Love” shows great potential during its initial hour, however, it fails to fully deliver on that promise and does not become the film it could have been.

As a devoted admirer, I must say that while the period drama holds some captivating aspects, its tone is somewhat unpredictable. It oscillates between artistic elegance and everyday monotony, occasionally bordering on overly sweet melodrama, as noted by Variety.

Conversely, the New York Post posited: “The movie makes for an engaging enough period piece.”

Simultaneously, The Hollywood Reporter commented, “This movie works exceptionally well as an intense exploration of individuals swept up by forces they can’t manage.

During an interview with Digital Spy, Knightley and Miller shared what drew them to the project. “I found it a truly captivating tale. It’s rare to find movies that delve deeply into friendships and rivalries, as well as the intricacies of a group of friends and how they can disintegrate and manipulate each other,” Knightley explained.

I found it absolutely captivating, especially since it was inspired by a real incident and Dylan Thomas was among the group of friends involved – that part really thrilled me.

Focusing on the relationship between Vera and Caitlin, Miller remarked, “It’s quite extraordinary to come across female characters that are skillfully written, especially when they appear in the same film. Working with Keira was particularly delightful since we have a strong bond.

The Edge of Love is now streaming on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland.

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2025-08-06 15:24