Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World overview

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Synopsis:

Director Peter Weir's first turn behind the camera since 1998's critically acclaimed The Truman Show, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is based on two Napoleonic War-era adventure novels in author Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series, Master and Commander and The Far Side of the World. Russell Crowe stars as Captain Jack Aubrey, a high-seas adventurer who maintains a strong bond with ship-surgeon Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany). After conquering much of Europe already, Napoleon's forces have set their sights on taking Britain, so Aubrey and the crew of his ship, the HMS Surprise, take to the Pacific to intercept any attacking ships from the French fleet.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Peter Weir
  • Studio: Universal Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Miramax Films
  • Year: 2003
  • Run Time: 139 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: PG13 (for intense battle sequences, related images and brief language)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Adventure
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2003 11 14 (USA)

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