Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World(2003)
“The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.”
Overview
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.
Director
Peter Weir
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$150M
Revenue
$212M
Cast
Russell Crowe
as Captain Jack Aubrey
Paul Bettany
as Dr. Stephen Maturin
James D'Arcy
as 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings
Robert Pugh
as Mr. Allen, Master
David Threlfall
as Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
Lee Ingleby
as Midshipman Hollom
Max Pirkis
as Midshipman Blakeney
Max Benitz
as Midshipman Calamy
Billy Boyd
as Barrent Bonden, Coxswain
Edward Woodall
as 2nd Lt. William Mowett
Chris Larkin
as Captain Howard, Royal Marines
George Innes
as Joe Plaice, Able Seaman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
French
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$150M
Box Office
$212M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Miramax • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003).
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 and released in 2003. It is a adventure, drama, war film.
How long is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?▼
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?▼
The cast of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World includes Russell Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey, Paul Bettany as Dr. Stephen Maturin, James D'Arcy as 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings, Robert Pugh as Mr. Allen, Master, David Threlfall as Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward and more.
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