Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Light at the Edge of the World List

  • The Lighthouse - Both explore isolation and the psychological impact of being on the fringes of civilization.
  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - Set in the early 19th century, focusing on naval adventures and the sea.
  • The Goonies - Center around a group of characters embarking on an adventure with a treasure hunt theme.
  • Heart of the Sea - Tales of maritime survival and exploration.
  • The Old Man and the Sea - Themes of struggle against nature and the sea.
  • In the Heart of the Sea - Based on real nautical events and survival against the elements.
  • The Tempest - Features themes of isolation, magic, and exploration in a strange land.
  • Mutiny on the Bounty - Focuses on ship life and the tensions among crew members.
  • Cast Away - Follows a character who is isolated in a remote area and must survive against nature.
  • Adrift - A gripping survival tale set in the vast ocean.
  • The Revenant - Themes of survival and the struggle against nature in a wilderness setting.
  • The Call of the Wild - Set in the wilderness with elements of adventure and self-discovery.
  • The Sea Hawk - Focuses on swashbuckling adventure and maritime themes.
  • The Island of Dr. Moreau - Explores themes of isolation and the creation of unnatural creatures on a remote island.
  • Life of Pi - A survival story focused on a boy stranded at sea with a tiger.
  • The Amazing Race - Teams travel through various landscapes and face diverse challenges.
  • The Mosquito Coast - Exploration themes and a journey through uncharted places.
  • Horizon Line - Survival on a plane in remote ocean waters with tension and survival elements.
  • Moby Dick - Classic sea adventure story focusing on the pursuit of a great white whale.
  • The North Water - A historical drama set on a whaling expedition in the Arctic, with dark themes of survival.
  • Shutter Island - Explores psychological themes in an isolated setting with suspenseful undertones.
  • The Secret of Roan Inish - Involves folklore and a remote island setting, focusing on connections with the sea.
  • The Hunt for Red October - Naval themes surrounding a submarine's mission and the tension of the sea.
  • The Pacific - A miniseries about World War II in the Pacific Theater, focusing on intense personal stories.
  • Into the Wilderness - Explores life in remote areas and survival in nature, making strong connections with The Light at the Edge of the World.
  • The Count of Monte Cristo - Themes of isolation and revenge in an adventure setting.
  • The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep - Explores maritime myths and adventures surrounding a mysterious creature.
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Contains adventure, themes of loyalty, and a quest, similar to the romantic adventure undertones.
  • The Blue Lagoon - Focuses on survival and relationships in an isolated tropical setting.
  • All is Lost - A solitary sailor faces life-and-death challenges at sea.
  • Sospechosos Habituales - An ensemble cast dealing with hidden motives and survival amongst tension, correlating well with similar themes.
  • Nautilus - Adventure and survival in an underwater environment, paralleling isolation themes.
  • The Bounty - Centers on mutiny and conflict among ship's crew in a historical context.
  • The Narrow Margin - A suspenseful journey involving danger and suspense, similar to isolation and tension.
  • Island of the Blue Dolphins - A survival story about a young girl marooned on an island, highlighting isolation and resilience.
  • Battleship - Futuristic naval warfare and sea exploration with an adventure twist.
  • The Voyage of the Unicorn - A fantasy maritime journey that centers on adventure and magic.
  • Robinson Crusoe - Classic survival story that involves isolation and a struggle against nature.
  • Siren - Explores the mysterious and dangerous elements of the ocean and its myths.
  • Open Water - Follows a couple stranded in the ocean, focusing on survival and the vastness of being lost at sea.
  • The Abyss - A deep-sea adventure exploring the unknown with elements of science fiction.
  • The Last Ship - Centers on survival and leadership during a global pandemic from a naval perspective.
  • The Huntress - Adventure-driven conflicts with strong character arcs amid struggles in a wilderness setting.
  • The Island - Explores themes of survival and adventure through a remote island narrative.

Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:14:10

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
109 min
2019 Brazil 260924 7.4 Movie Released R
2 2003 United States of America 240355 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
3
The Goonies
The Goonies
114 min
1985 United States of America 302002 7.7 Movie Released PG
4 1958 United States of America 8726 6.9 Movie Released
5 2015 Spain 149886 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
6
The Tempest
The Tempest
110 min
2010 India 8236 5.3 Movie Released PG-13
7 1935 United States of America 25221 7.6 Movie Released
8
Cast Away
Cast Away
143 min
2000 United States of America 646289 7.8 Movie Released
9
Adrift
Adrift
96 min
2018 China 62468 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
10
The Revenant
The Revenant
157 min
2015 Canada 884846 8 Movie Released R
11 2020 Canada 57902 6.7 Movie Released PG
12
The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk
127 min
1940 United States of America 10859 7.6 Movie Released
13 1996 United States of America 35815 4.6 Movie Released PG-13
14
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
127 min
2012 Canada 671802 7.9 Movie Released
15
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race
42 min
SS 36 EP 425
2001 United States of America 15680 7.8 Serie Returning Series TV-PG
16 1986 United States of America 31520 6.6 Movie Released PG
17
Horizon Line
Horizon Line
91 min
2020 United Kingdom 11630 4.8 Movie Released PG-13
18
Moby Dick
Moby Dick
116 min
1956 United States of America 22353 7.3 Movie Released
19
The North Water
The North Water
50 min
SS 1 EP 5
2021 Canada 16752 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Shutter Island
Shutter Island
138 min
2010 United States of America 1480590 8.2 Movie Released
21 1994 Ireland 9968 7.4 Movie Released PG
22 1990 United States of America 216978 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
23
The Pacific
The Pacific
60 min
SS 1 EP 10
2010 United States of America 132838 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
24 2002 United States of America 149935 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
25 2000 China 283356 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
26
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
104 min
1980 United States of America 77581 5.8 Movie Released R
27
All Is Lost
All Is Lost
106 min
2013 Canada 84241 6.9 Movie Released
28
Nautilus
Nautilus
n/a
SS 1 EP 10
2024 United Kingdom 326 6.1 Serie Ended
29
The Bounty
The Bounty
132 min
1984 United States of America 31372 7 Movie Released PG
30 1952 United States of America 8786 7.6 Movie Released NR
31 1964 United States of America 558 6.2 Movie Released NR
32
Battleship
Battleship
131 min
2012 Japan 259290 5.8 Movie Released PG-13
33 1997 United States of America 13324 6 Movie Released PG-13
34
Siren
Siren
42 min
SS 3 EP 36
2018 United States of America 15971 7 Serie Canceled TV-PG
35
Open Water
Open Water
79 min
2003 United States of America 57000 5.8 Movie Released R
36
The Abyss
The Abyss
140 min
1989 United States of America 196055 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
37
The Last Ship
The Last Ship
41 min
SS 5 EP 56
2014 United States of America 64585 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
38
The Huntress
The Huntress
60 min
SS 1 EP 28
2000 United States of America 476 6.3 Serie Ended
39
The Island
The Island
136 min
2005 United States of America 329721 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
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