Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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

Directed by Peter Weir

Produced by 20th Century Fox, Miramax

2003138 min7.2 / 10

A sweeping naval epic that balances the grandeur and brutality of warfare with intimate bonds between officers and crew, grounded in historical detail and moral complexity.

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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  • Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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