Jagged Edge
After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a lawyer who hasn’t taken a criminal case in years, and as they work together, a complicated romance develops amidst the trial.
Release Year
1985
Runtime
108 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Thriller
Story Snapshot
After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a lawyer who hasn’t taken a criminal case in years, and as they work together, a complicated romance develops amidst the trial.
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Jagged Edge is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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