Sign up

Hornblower: Duty

2003Movie1 h 36 minPG

79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–87%

An intriguing, tense war movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Story

Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.

Feels like

  • Napoleonic Naval Adventure
  • Classic Maritime Warfare
  • Swashbuckling Action
  • Historical Drama
  • Intrigue and Espionage
  • British Naval History
  • Sea Battles
  • Heroic Officer

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Grieve
Written by
Stephen Churchett, C. S. Forester

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 6, 2003 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
January 6, 2003
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
War, Adventure, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hornblower: Duty worth watching?"

Questions about Hornblower: Duty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hornblower: Duty worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Hornblower: Duty okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Hornblower: Duty?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.