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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003·Movie
2h 18min·PG-13
79
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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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.
Naval Warfare19th CenturyHistorical AdventureCharacter-DrivenBritish Royal NavyTension & IntrigueFriendship & DutyAtmosphericEpic Scale

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is included with a subscription to Apple TV 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 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?

2 h 18 min

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World runs 2 h 18 min.

Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?

Critics83
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World much the same way.

Was Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$212 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $212 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in?

EnglishFrenchPortuguese

It was made in English, with some French, Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, including Weather of War, Let's Get Dangerous!, Twist Ending.