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Feature film — 2003

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

7.22h 18mAdventure — Drama — War

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

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Cast & crew

Russell Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey

Russell Crowe

Captain Jack Aubrey

Paul Bettany as Dr. Stephen Maturin

Paul Bettany

Dr. Stephen Maturin

James D'Arcy as 1st Lt. Thomas Pullings

James D'Arcy

1st Lt. Thomas Pullings

Robert Pugh as Mr. Allen, Master

Robert Pugh

Mr. Allen, Master

David Threlfall as Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward

David Threlfall

Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward

Lee Ingleby as Midshipman Hollom

Lee Ingleby

Midshipman Hollom

Max Pirkis as Midshipman Blakeney

Max Pirkis

Midshipman Blakeney

Max Benitz as Midshipman Calamy

Max Benitz

Midshipman Calamy

Billy Boyd as Barrent Bonden, Coxswain

Billy Boyd

Barrent Bonden, Coxswain

Edward Woodall as 2nd Lt. William Mowett

Edward Woodall

2nd Lt. William Mowett

Chris Larkin as Captain Howard, Royal Marines

Chris Larkin

Captain Howard, Royal Marines

George Innes as Joe Plaice, Able Seaman

George Innes

Joe Plaice, Able Seaman

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