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The Light at the Edge of the World

1971·Movie
2h 8min·PG
61
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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Jules Verne Takes You Over the Edge of the World!

Pirates take over a lighthouse on a rocky island. They then execute a devious plan to cause ships to run aground, pillaging their wrecks. A lone member of the lighthouse crew survives, and he deperately fights their plot. A shipwrecked maiden that avoids the pirates slaughter soon complicates the situation.
Pirate ActionLighthouse SiegeSurvival ThrillerHistorical AdventureRemote Island SettingBetrayal & IntrigueMano-a-Mano ConflictAtmospheric TensionBleak Landscape

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Is The Light at the Edge of the World worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Light at the Edge of the World rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is The Light at the Edge of the World?

2 h 8 min

The Light at the Edge of the World runs 2 h 8 min.

What language is The Light at the Edge of the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Liechtenstein, Spain, Switzerland.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Light at the Edge of the World in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Light at the Edge of the World use?

Adaptation Name ChangeAdaptational NationalityBald of EvilHoist by His Own PetardSacrificial LambFlaying AliveSelf-Disposing VillainSole SurvivorFaux Affably EvilLighthouse PointMercy KillPiratesand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Light at the Edge of the World, including Adaptation Name Change, Adaptational Nationality, Bald of Evil.