Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Kernel Score: 91% · 14,836 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2014-05-27
Runtime: 114 minutes
Is Edge of Tomorrow worth watching?
Must-watch. A cowardly officer relives the same day of an alien war again and again. It's smart, funny and fast, with a great pairing of Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, and one of the better time-loop films.
Watch it if you
- like time-loop stories
- want sci-fi action with humour
- enjoy Tom Cruise action films
Skip it if you
- want a slow, serious sci-fi film
- dislike repetitive structures
Best for: Action movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Edge of Tomorrow
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, YouTube TV
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.
Edge of Tomorrow parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Edge of Tomorrow is a sci-fi war film in which a soldier repeatedly dies and relives a violent alien invasion battle.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense battle sequences with alien creatures and repeated on-screen character deaths, though largely bloodless.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Edge of Tomorrow
If you liked Edge of Tomorrow, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Groundhog Day (1993) — 85%: The classic time-loop comedy
- Source Code (2011) — 82%: Tight sci-fi thriller on a loop
- The Matrix (1999) — 96%: Landmark sci-fi action
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) — 95%: Top-tier sci-fi action
- Aliens (1986) — 94%: Soldiers versus aliens, done with real tension
- Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) — 80%: Playful time-loop idea in a tiny package
Director
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Cage
- Emily Blunt as Rita
- Brendan Gleeson as General Brigham
- Bill Paxton as Master Sergeant Farell
- Jonas Armstrong as Skinner
- Tony Way as Kimmel
- Kick Gurry as Griff
- Franz Drameh as Ford
- Dragomir Mrsic as Kuntz
- Charlotte Riley as Nance
Edge of Tomorrow FAQ
Is Edge of Tomorrow worth watching?
Must-watch. A cowardly officer relives the same day of an alien war again and again. It's smart, funny and fast, with a great pairing of Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, and one of the better time-loop films.
Where can I watch Edge of Tomorrow?
In the US you can stream Edge of Tomorrow on Fubo, Paramount+ and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Edge of Tomorrow OK for kids?
Edge of Tomorrow is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Edge of Tomorrow is a sci-fi war film in which a soldier repeatedly dies and relives a violent alien invasion battle.
What movies are like Edge of Tomorrow?
If you liked Edge of Tomorrow, try Groundhog Day, Source Code, The Matrix and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.