The Light at the Edge of the World
1971, English. Directed by Kevin Billington.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Light at the Edge of the World
The Light at the Edge of the World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Kevin BillingtonDirector
- Kirk DouglasWill Denton
- Yul BrynnerJonathan Kongre
- Samantha EggarArabella
- Jean-Claude DrouotVirgilio
- Fernando ReyCaptain Moriz
- Renato SalvatoriMontefiore
- Massimo RanieriFelipe
- Aldo SambrellTarcante (as Aldo Sanbrell)
- Tito GarcíaEmilio (as Tito Garcia)
- Víctor IsraelDas Mortes (as Victor Israel)
- Antonio RebolloSantos (as Tony Skios)
- Luis BarbooCalsa Larga (as Luis Bar Boo)
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1971
- Country
- United States of America, Liechtenstein, Spain, Switzerland
- Written by
- Rachel Billington, Tom Rowe
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The Light at the Edge of the World: quick answers
Is The Light at the Edge of the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Light at the Edge of the World?
The Light at the Edge of the World runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Light at the Edge of the World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Light at the Edge of the World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Light at the Edge of the World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Light at the Edge of the World is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Light at the Edge of the World on?
The Light at the Edge of the World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light at the Edge of the World?
If you liked The Light at the Edge of the World, try Treasure Island, Swiss Family Robinson, Cutthroat Island.
Who directed The Light at the Edge of the World?
The Light at the Edge of the World (1971) was directed by Kevin Billington and stars Kirk Douglas, Yul Brynner, Samantha Eggar.