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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
“The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.”
7.2 / 10• 2003• 2h 18m•PG-13• English
AdventureDramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Russell Crowe
Captain Jack Aubrey
Lead
Paul Bettany
Dr. Stephen Maturin
James D'Arcy
1st Lt. Thomas Pullings
Robert Pugh
Mr. Allen, Master
David Threlfall
Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
Lee Ingleby
Midshipman Hollom
Max Pirkis
Midshipman Blakeney
Max Benitz
Midshipman Calamy
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Weir's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
