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Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.

1951·Movie
1h 57min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The sun never sets on his world of adventure.

Captain Horatio Hornblower leads his ship HMS Lydia on a perilous transatlantic voyage, during which his faithful crew battle both a Spanish warship and a ragged band of Central American rebels.
Classic SwashbucklerNapoleonic Era Naval WarfareHeroic AdventureSea BattlesBritish Naval HistoryC.S. Forester AdaptationCourage and DutyOld Hollywood Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
Raoul Walsh, Jack Martin, Joan Davis
Written by:
Ivan Goff, C. S. Forester, C. S. Forester
Produced by:
Raoul Walsh, Robert Lennard, Gerry Mitchell
Composed by:
Harold V. King, Robert Farnon, Louis Levy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. legally?

HBO Max

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?

1 h 57 min

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?

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What tropes does Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. use?

Race LiftDressing as the EnemyArtistic License – HistoryOh, Crap!Wooden Ships and Iron MenAdaptation Name ChangeBridal CarryLet Them Die HappyPlucky MiddieRunning GagIn Name OnlyMugged for Disguiseand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N., including Race Lift, Dressing as the Enemy, Artistic License – History.