The courage to do the
The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 film from Peter Weir. 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.
At a Glance
CountryUnited States
DirectorPeter Weir
Based onOriginal screenplay
Release2003
Why Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is worth watching
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.
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 directs Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany in a 2003 adventure story that earns its reputation through character and pacing rather than hype alone.
Russell Crowe pursues a French warship across two oceans.
Russell Crowe pursues a French warship across two oceans
Peter Weir directed Master and
Peter Weir directed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe plays Captain Jack Aubrey.
Supporting cast
Also starring Paul Bettany and James D'Arcy.
Story
Russell Crowe pursues a French warship across two oceans
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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.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.
Peter Weir directed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Russell Crowe plays Captain Jack Aubrey.
Also starring Paul Bettany and James D'Arcy.
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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 directs Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Peter Weir directed the film.
How long is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Approximately 138 min.
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