Edge of the World (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2021, Edge of the World is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Michael Haussman, running about 101 minutes. “The true story that inspired The Man Who Would Be King” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Edge of the World stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Sir James Brooke, Josie Ho as Madame Lim, Dominic Monaghan as Crookshank and Hannah New as Elizabeth Crookshank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Edge of the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edge of the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edge of the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edge of the World (2021)?
- In US, Edge of the World is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edge of the World worth watching?
- Edge of the World holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edge of the World?
- Edge of the World stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Josie Ho, Dominic Monaghan, Hannah New and Ralph Ineson.
- When was Edge of the World released?
- Edge of the World was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.