Edge of the World

Set in the 19th century on the island of Borneo, this historical drama follows the British adventurer James Brooke. After assisting the Sultan of Brunei in suppressing tribal uprisings, Brooke is appointed as the ruler of Sarawak. As an independent sovereign, he leads a campaign to eliminate slavery, piracy, and headhunting in the region. While establishing his own state in the jungle, he also works to resist the expansionist goals of the British Empire.

The film was directed by Michael Haussman, following his 2003 production Blind Horizon. The production was a collaboration between the United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, and the United States, produced by Margate House Films. The movie stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Sir James Brooke, alongside Josie Ho, Dominic Monaghan, Hannah New, Ralph Ineson, and Bront Palarae.

Released in 2021 with a runtime of 101 minutes, the film received a moderate response from viewers and reviewers. It holds a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 3,300 votes and a 5.4/10 on TMDB from 90 votes. Professional critics gave the film a slightly higher score of 5.5/10 based on 33 reviews.