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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003Movie2 h 18 minPG-13

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic817.8Rotten Tomatoes85%80%

A nerve-racking, thrilling adventure movie about war and history, with standout world-building and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.

After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.

Feels like

  • Naval Warfare Epic
  • Intellectual Friendship
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Tactical Cat-and-Mouse
  • Stoic Leadership
  • Scientific Curiosity
  • High-Stakes Duty
  • Visceral Sound Design
  • Period Drama

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Peter Weir
Written by
Peter Weir, John Collee, Patrick O'Brian
Produced by
Peter Weir, Duncan Henderson, Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Music by
Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti, Iva Davies

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Facts

November 14, 2003 · 2 h 18 min · PG-13

Released
November 14, 2003
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$150 million
Box office
$212 million
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Weather of War, Let's Get Dangerous!, Twist Ending +9

  • Weather of War
  • Let's Get Dangerous!
  • Twist Ending
  • The Needs of the Many
  • Handicapped Badass
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • I Did What I Had to Do
  • You Know I'm Black, Right?
  • Heroic BSoD
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Dies Differently in Adaptation
  • Lightning Bruiser

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?"

Questions about Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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Where can I stream Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?

Apple TV

In the United States, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World streams on Apple TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World use?

Weather of WarLet's Get Dangerous!Twist EndingThe Needs of the ManyHandicapped BadassEstablishing Character MomentI Did What I Had to DoYou Know I'm Black, Right?Heroic BSoD"Not So Different" RemarkDies Differently in AdaptationLightning Bruiserand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 tropes for it, including Weather of War, Let's Get Dangerous!, and Twist Ending.