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Edge of the World

2021·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The true story that inspired The Man Who Would Be King

Sarawak, in the northeast of the island of Borneo, 1839. Almost by chance, the British adventurer James Brooke is appointed rajah by the Sultan of Brunei, and as an independent ruler he embarks on a personal crusade to eradicate piracy, slavery and headhunting, while trying to curb the malevolent expansionist ambitions of the British Empire.
Historical AdventureBritish Colonialism19th Century BorneoPolitical IntrigueBiographical DramaCrusade Against PiracySlavery & HeadhuntingExpansionist AmbitionsMoral Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Edge of the World legally?

Edge of the World is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Edge of the World worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Edge of the World rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Edge of the World?

1 h 41 min

Edge of the World runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Edge of the World?

Critics49
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Edge of the World much the same way.

What language is Edge of the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in China, Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Edge of the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Edge of the World in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.