The Cutting Edge

Two former Olympic hopefuls collide in a story built on misfit ambitions and unlikely partnership. Kate Moseley, a driven figure skater, teams with Doug Dorsey, a charming but stubborn former hockey star, when a professional coach proposes a last chance at the Games. They must train together to satisfy a demanding coach and qualify for the national team. Their rivalry, born from clashing egos and different athletic worlds, slowly gives way to mutual respect as they learn to trust someone outside their inner circle. The ice becomes their stage for charged chemistry, witty banter, and a test of discipline versus impulse. Behind the jokes, both wrestle with past disappointments and what Olympic glory would mean to them. Their bond deepens.

Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, The Cutting Edge released in 1992 and stems from an original screenplay by Tony Gilroy, presenting a fresh take on sports romance without relying on a preexisting franchise. The film marked Glaser's return to drama.

It grossed $25,105,517 at the box office, reflecting steady appeal to audiences drawn to witty banter, athletic feats, and a romance rooted in shared dreams that resonated beyond hockey and ice. Its reception helped build a following for the leads.

Critics greeted the film as a breezy mix of romance and sports comedy, pairing D. B. Sweeney's laid back charm with Moira Kelly's athletic poise. The story orbits around resilience, teamwork, and the tension between ambition and personal connection. The performances helped audiences see sports romance as comedy drama today.

This title helped popularize a pairing of rival athletes in a romantic plot, a template later echoed in dance and sport dramas. Its on screen chemistry and ice skating sequences left a mark on mid 90s genre fare and inspired future screen dances. It touched fans beyond skating across generations.