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Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.

1951Movie1 h 57 minNR

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

An epic, thrilling adventure movie about history and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Swashbuckler
  • Napoleonic Era Naval Warfare
  • Heroic Adventure
  • Sea Battles
  • British Naval History
  • C.S. Forester Adaptation
  • Courage and Duty
  • Old Hollywood Spectacle

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Written by
Aeneas MacKenzie, C. S. Forester, Ben Roberts
Produced by
Raoul Walsh, Gerry Mitchell
Music by
Louis Levy, Robert Farnon

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Facts

April 10, 1951 · 1 h 57 min · NR

Released
April 10, 1951
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, War, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Race Lift, Dressing as the Enemy, Artistic License – History +9

  • Race Lift
  • Dressing as the Enemy
  • Artistic License – History
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Wooden Ships and Iron Men
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Bridal Carry
  • Let Them Die Happy
  • Plucky Middie
  • Running Gag
  • In Name Only
  • Mugged for Disguise

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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

HBO Max

In the United States, Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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 tropes for it, including Race Lift, Dressing as the Enemy, and Artistic License – History.