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

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Movie Info


Genre

Action

Release Date

November 14, 2003

MPAA Rating

PG-13

Duration

138 min.

Production Budget

$150 millions

Studio

The 20th Century Fox

Official Site

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Cast and Crew


Director

Peter Weir

Producer

Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Duncan Henderson, Peter Weir

Screenwriter

Peter Weir, John Collee

Starring

  • Russell Crowe as Capt. Jack Aubrey
  • Paul Bettany as Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon
  • Billy Boyd as Barrett Bonden, Coxswain
  • James D'Arcy
  • Lee Ingleby
  • George Innes
  • Mark Lewis Jones
  • Chris Larkin

Movie Story


Crowe stars as Lucky Jack Aubrey, a ship's captain whose beloved vessel, the Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a much superior enemy warship. Aubrey makes a momentous decision : despite the heavy damage to the Surprise and to his loyal crew, he sets sail in a high-stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture their foe. It's a mission that can decide the fate of a nation - or destroy him and his crew.

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MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..an engrossing and ripping yarn..”
by Andrea Chase [Killer Movie Reviews]
“..exciting action and excellent performances..”
by Rachel Sexton [MovieFreak]
“..a sterling portrayal of navy life in the 19th century..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]