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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

Movie ★ 7.2 138 min

Adventure Drama War

After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.

Peter Weir Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 14, 2003
Runtime
138 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$150.0M
Box office
$211.6M
IMDb
tt0311113
Country
United States
Language
French, Portuguese, English
Studio
20th Century Fox, Miramax, Universal Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films

Themes

Cast

Russell Crowe Russell Crowe Captain Jack Aubrey Paul Bettany Paul Bettany Dr. Stephen Maturin James D'Arcy James D'Arcy 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings Robert Pugh Robert Pugh Mr. Allen, Master David Threlfall David Threlfall Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward Lee Ingleby Lee Ingleby Midshipman Hollom Max Pirkis Max Pirkis Midshipman Blakeney Max Benitz Max Benitz Midshipman Calamy Billy Boyd Billy Boyd Barrent Bonden, Coxswain Edward Woodall Edward Woodall 2nd Lt. William Mowett Chris Larkin Chris Larkin Captain Howard, Royal Marines George Innes George Innes Joe Plaice, Able Seaman Richard McCabe Richard McCabe Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate Mark Lewis Jones Mark Lewis Jones Mr. Hogg, Whaler Jack Randall Midshipman Boyle Richard Pates Midshipman Williamson Ian Mercer Ian Mercer Mr. Hollar, Boatswain Tony Dolan Mr. Lamb, Carpenter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World about?
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.
Who directed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World stars Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Robert Pugh.
When was Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World released?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 adventure, drama, war film.
Where can I watch Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
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