Admiral (2016): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Admiral is a 2016 action drama directed by Roel Reiné. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes and earned $6.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Director
- Roel Reiné
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- XLrator Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Admiral About?
The premise of Admiral without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century, Admiral Michiel de Ruyter commands the Dutch fleet in a fierce confrontation with the English navy. He leads his ships in a daring attack against the powerful British forces, battling for control of the seas and the future of the Dutch Republic. The film depicts the challenges and strategic decisions faced by De Ruyter as he strives to protect his nation and its vital trade routes.
Admiral Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- dutch
- 1600s
- dutch navy
- naval battle
- wilhelm scream
- character name as title
- three word title
- military
- dutch military
- soldier
- dutch soldier
- admiral
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- ship
- warship
- enemy
- naval warfare
- violence
- death
- bare chested man
- sex
- europe
- netherlands
- english king
- 17th century
- sabotage
- female nudity
- dutch history
- based on real person
- vandalism
- fire
- sword
- execution
- torture
- knife
- explosion
- beating
- father son relationship
- bed
- adolescent
- female topless nudity
- naval officer
- cannon
- epic
- based on true story
Where to Watch Admiral
Stream it on Hoopla and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Admiral
Directed by Roel Reiné.
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Director Roel Reiné
Admiral Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Admiral 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
5 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Admiral Plot Summary
What happens in Admiral from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film, aptly named for its protagonist, delves into the life of Michiel de Ruyter, a prominent seafarer during the 17th century. He emerges as a vital player in the newly established Dutch Republic’s conflict with Great Britain. Although the French were also allied with the British, it is notably inaccurate to link Germany into this mix, as the nation did not exist at that time—only being founded in 1848. It’s important to clarify that the diocese of Münster, located in what is now modern-day Germany, aligned itself with the British, contributing only modestly to their naval efforts since it was landlocked and did not possess a fleet of its own.
Full summary
The whole story of Admiral, scene by scene
Admiral Box Office
Admiral grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.4M
- International
- $6.4M
Admiral Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Admiral International Trailer 1
How Well Do You Know Admiral?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Michiel de Ruyter in the film?
Admiral Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Den hollandske søhelt” and “Admiral: Command & Conquer”.
- Also known as
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- Den hollandske søhelt
- Admiral: Command & Conquer
- Admirał
- Адмирал
- Michiel de Ruyter: El almirante
- 海军上将
- Der Admiral - Kampf um Europa
- Armada
- Admirál
- 제독: 미힐 드 로이테르
- אדמירל
- Amiral
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- Az admirális
- 海軍上將：德魯伊特
- Armada - Sfida ai confini del mare
- Admiral (L'Almirall)
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Movies Like Admiral
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Admiral, De Scheepsjongens Van Bontekoe and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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Admiral 2008 -
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003 -
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The Silver Fleet 1943 -
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Against All Flags 1952
Admiral FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Admiral, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Admiral?
Admiral runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Admiral released?
Admiral was released on March 11, 2016.
Who directed Admiral?
Admiral was directed by Roel Reiné.
More films by Roel Reiné Where can I watch Admiral?
In the US, Admiral is streaming on Hoopla, Plex and Xumo Play and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Admiral make at the box office?
Admiral grossed $6.4 million worldwide.
How is Admiral rated?
Admiral has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Admiral have a post-credit scene?
No. Admiral has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Admiral in?
The original language of Admiral is Dutch.
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