Edge of the World
“The true story that inspired The Man Who Would Be King”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-18
Top Cast
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Sir James Brooke
Josie Ho
Madame Lim
Dominic Monaghan
Crookshank
Hannah New
Elizabeth Crookshank
Ralph Ineson
Sir Edward Beech
Bront Palarae
Pengiran Indera Mahkota
Atiqah Hasiholan
Princess Fatima
Shaheizy Sam
Subu
Otto Farrant
Charley
Rahim Razali
Sultan of Brunei
Yusuf Mahardika
Tujang
Samo Rafael
Prince Badruddin
Release History & Theatrical Window
World Film Festival Bangkok
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Haussman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Allyn, Jacqueline Feather
- Original Score
- Will Bates
- Original Title
- Edge of the World
- Country of Origin
- China, Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Margate House Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Haussman
Rob Allyn, Jacqueline Feather
Will Bates
Jaime Feliu-Torres
Marco Perez
Conroy Chan Chi-Chung, Rob Allyn, Josie Ho
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Haussman
Director
Conroy Chan Chi-Chung
Producer
Rob Allyn
Producer
Josie Ho
Producer
Will Bates
Original Music Composer
Jaime Feliu-Torres
Director of Photography
Peter Riel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marco Perez
Editor
Rob Allyn
Screenplay
Jacqueline Feather
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edge of the World
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What is Edge of the World 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 directed Edge of the World?
Edge of the World was directed by Michael Haussman.
Who stars in Edge of the World?
The principal cast of Edge of the World includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Josie Ho, Dominic Monaghan, Hannah New, Ralph Ineson.
When was Edge of the World released and how long is it?
Edge of the World was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Edge of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edge of the World was composed by Will Bates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edge of the World?
Edge of the World holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).