Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World_
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"The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World earned $211.6M worldwide on a $150.0M budget — a 41% return on investment.
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Cast
Russell Crowe →
Russell Crowe stars as Captain Jack Aubrey in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
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Year context
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released 23 years ago in 2003.
CAST (20)
Russell Crowe
Captain Jack Aubrey
Paul Bettany
Dr. Stephen Maturin
James D'Arcy
1st Lt. Thomas Pullings
Robert Pugh
Mr. Allen, Master
David Threlfall
Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward
Lee Ingleby
Midshipman Hollom
Max Pirkis
Midshipman Blakeney
Max Benitz
Midshipman Calamy
Billy Boyd
Barrent Bonden, Coxswain
Edward Woodall
2nd Lt. William Mowett
Chris Larkin
Captain Howard, Royal Marines
George Innes
Joe Plaice, Able Seaman
Richard McCabe
Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate
Mark Lewis Jones
Mr. Hogg, Whaler
JR
Jack Randall
Midshipman Boyle
RP
Richard Pates
Midshipman Williamson
Ian Mercer
Mr. Hollar, Boatswain
Tony Dolan
Mr. Lamb, Carpenter
Bryan Dick
Joseph Nagle, Carpenter's Mate
Joseph Morgan
William Warley, Cpt. of Mizzentop
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$150.0M
Budget
$211.6M
Revenue
+41%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
AWARDS (15)
B
Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects
2004
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Cinematography
2004
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Direction
2004
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Sound
2004
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
138 min (2h 18m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (3,428 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$150,000,000
Box Office
$211,623,421
Profit
+$61,623,421
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World about?
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.
How long is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has a runtime of 138 minutes (2h 18m).
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.
Who stars in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
The cast of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World includes Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Robert Pugh, David Threlfall.
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 earned $211,623,421 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $150,000,000.
What is the rating of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 3,428 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Drama
War
KEYWORDS (22)
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navy
based on novel or book
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historical fiction
period drama
napoleonic wars
naturalist
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self surgery
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naval warfare
aggressive
19th century
galapagos islands
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english navy
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surprise-ending