
Feature film — 2003
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 3,730 votes.
20th Century Fox / Miramax / Universal Pictures / Samuel Goldwyn Films
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Director: Peter Weir
On screen
Cast & crew

Russell Crowe
Captain Jack Aubrey

Paul Bettany
Dr. Stephen Maturin

James D'Arcy
1st Lt. Thomas Pullings

Robert Pugh
Mr. Allen, Master

David Threlfall
Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward

Lee Ingleby
Midshipman Hollom

Max Pirkis
Midshipman Blakeney

Max Benitz
Midshipman Calamy

Billy Boyd
Barrent Bonden, Coxswain

Edward Woodall
2nd Lt. William Mowett

Chris Larkin
Captain Howard, Royal Marines

George Innes
Joe Plaice, Able Seaman
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