Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003): Cast & Ratings
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 action drama directed by Peter Weir, starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany and James D'Arcy. It is partly based on Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $211.6 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It won 2 Oscars, including Cinematography and Sound Editing, and 6 awards in all. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- Peter Weir
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English - Budget
- $150M
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What Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World About?
The premise of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World without spoilers, adapted from Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Napoleonic Wars, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend, the ship's doctor Stephen Maturin, find themselves aboard the H.M.S. Surprise. After a brutal attack leaves their ship damaged, Aubrey must make difficult decisions balancing his duty and his personal loyalties. He then sets out on a dangerous chase across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, determined to capture a powerful enemy vessel. The relentless pursuit tests the courage and skill of the crew, leading them towards a confrontation that could mean victory or utter destruction.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- napoleonic wars
- 1800s
- naval battle
- royal navy
- ship
- 19th century
- naturalist
- all male cast
- sea battle
- drinking
- male bonding
- moral choice
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- warship
- violence
- child in military
- pursuit
- violin
- classical music
- gunfight
- shootout
- war hero
- war violence
- fight
- british seaman
- storm at sea
- royal marines
- naval officer
- military
- camouflage
- burial at sea
- ambush
- amputation
- surgery
- union jack
- cannon
- based on novel
- deception
- child soldier
- cricket the sport
- adolescent
- chore
- boy
- false identity
- bully
- therapy
- whip
- diving
- ship's doctor
- ship's crew
- boat
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Cast
Russell Crowe leads the cast, with Paul Bettany and James D'Arcy. Directed by Peter Weir.
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Director Peter Weir
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Plot Summary
What happens in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in 1805, against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Captain Aubrey, portrayed by Russell Crowe, commands the HMS Surprise, a British man-of-war, which is tasked with pursuing the French privateer Acheron with orders to either destroy or capture her. Just as the action kicks off, midshipman Hollom, crucial to the crew, catches a glimpse of something ominous in the fog, prompting a call to battle stations. However, their initial anxiety proves justified when the Surprise comes under heavy fire from the Acheron, leading to significant damage, including the ruin of their rudder. With their cannons ineffective against the Acheron’s hull, the crew cleverly maneuvers the Surprise into the fog to slip away from the enemy.
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The whole story of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, scene by scene
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Box Office & Budget
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World grossed $211.6 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $93.9 million came from the US and Canada and $117.7 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$211.6M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $93.9M
- International
- $117.7M
- Budget
- $150M
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Awards & Nominations
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World won 2 Oscars, including Cinematography and Sound Editing, and 6 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2004, with 4 wins from 8 nominations.
6 wins25 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2004 4 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Direction – Peter Weir
- Won Best Production Design
- Won Best Sound
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Paul Bettany
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Oscars 2004 2 wins · 10 nominations- Won Cinematography
- Won Sound Editing
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Costume Design
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Golden Globes 2004 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Peter Weir
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Russell Crowe
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Critics' Choice 2004 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Russell Crowe
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Paul Bettany
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DGA Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Peter Weir
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Trailers & Videos
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “怒海爭鋒:極地征伐” and “Capitán de mar y guerra: La costa más lejana del mundo”.
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- 怒海爭鋒:極地征伐
- Capitán de mar y guerra: La costa más lejana del mundo
- Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World
- Master & Commander
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- Volodar moriv: Na krayu svitu
- Master And Commander: Sta Pérata Tou Kósmou
- Хозяин морей: На краю Земли
- Master & Commander: Odvrátená strana sveta
- Maître à bord : De l'autre côté du monde
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- Master and Commander: Στα Πέρατα του Κόσμου
- Master and Commander: Til verdens ende
- Maestru și comandant: Partea îndepărtată a lumii
- Володар морів: На краю світу
- אדון ומפקד: הצד הרחוק של העולם
- Mestre dos Mares: O Lado Mais Distante do Mundo
- Господар и командир
- 마스터 앤드 커맨더: 위대한 정복자
- Master and Commander: Uz Pasaules Malu
- 怒海爭鋒：極地征伐
- Господар и војсковођа
- マスター・アンド・コマンダー
- Gospodar in bojevnik
- Gospodar i ratnik: Druga strana svijeta
- Kapten ja komandör: Retk maailma äärele
- Komandoras: Tolimoji pasaulio pusė
- Master and Commander: Na opačnom konci sveta
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World released?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released on November 14, 2003.
Who directed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was directed by Peter Weir.
More films by Peter Weir Who is in the cast of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World stars Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany and James D'Arcy.
How much did Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World make at the box office?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World grossed $211.6 million worldwide ($93.9 million domestic, $117.7 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World rated?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World based on a book?
Yes. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is partly adapted from Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian.
What awards did Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World win?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World won 6 awards from 25 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2004.
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