The Edge of the World
Seen it?1937 | 75 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Powell
- John LauriePeter Manson
- Belle ChrystallRuth Manson
- Eric BerryRobbie Manson
- Kitty KirwanJean Manson
- Finlay CurrieJames Gray
- Niall MacGinnisAndrew Gray
- Grant SutherlandJohn, the Catechist
- Campbell RobsonMr. Dunbar, the Laird
- George SummersTrawler Skipper
- Michael PowellMr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited)