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

PG_13  138 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama   -  14 November 2003 (USA)
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During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.

Director:

Peter Weir

Writers:

Patrick O'Brian (novels), Peter Weir (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

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Russell Crowe ...
Paul Bettany ...
James D'Arcy ...
Edward Woodall Edward Woodall ...
Chris Larkin Chris Larkin ...
Max Pirkis ...
Jack Randall Jack Randall ...
Max Benitz ...
Lee Ingleby ...
Richard Pates Richard Pates ...
Robert Pugh ...
Richard McCabe Richard McCabe ...
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Storyline

In April 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, the H.M.S. Surprise, a British frigate, is under the command of Captain Jack Aubrey. Aubrey and the Surprise's current orders are to track and capture or destroy a French privateer named Acheron. The Acheron is currently in the Atlantic off South America headed toward the Pacific in order to extend Napoleon's reach of the wars. This task will be a difficult one as Aubrey quickly learns in an initial battle with the Acheron that it is a bigger and faster ship than the Surprise, which puts the Surprise at a disadvantage. Aubrey's single-mindedness in this seemingly impossible pursuit puts him at odds with the Surprise's doctor and naturalist, Stephen Maturin, who is also Aubrey's most trusted advisor on board and closest friend. Facing other internal obstacles which have resulted in what they consider a string of bad luck,... Written by Huggo  

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Plot Keywords:

Ship | French | Napoleonic Wars | Naturalist | Frigate  | See more »

Taglines:

The Courage To Do The Impossible Lies In The Hearts of Men.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French | Portuguese

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Also Known As:

Capitán de mar y guerra: La costa más lejana del mundo See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€226,929 (Netherlands) (30 November 2003) (95 Screens)

Gross:

$93,926,386 (USA) (9 May 2004)
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Color:

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Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The movie contains many elements recognizable from the novels: Two cannons are shown with the names, ("Jumping Billy" and "Sudden Death") but the camera pulls up before the name of the next cannon can be seen. All fans know the next cannon would have been "Willful Murder" (Barret Bonden's gun), although never mentioned. Killick is preparing toasted cheese for Jack and Stephen for after their music sessions. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When Lieutenant Pulling is given command of the captured Acheron, he is hailed as "Captain" before leaving the Surprise (At 02:04:57). Such an officer would be the "prize master" of that vessel and referenced by his rank. Within the Royal Navy the title of "captain" was only applied to an officer, regardless of rank, who was assigned as the commander of a commissioned vessel (which a prize ship was not). See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward: [taking egg from chicken coop] Come on, come on. It's all right.
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Connections

Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.83" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Don't Forget Your Old Shipmates"
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