Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
“The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Jack Randall
Midshipman Boyle
Richard Pates
Midshipman Williamson
Ian Mercer
Mr. Hollar, Boatswain
Tony Dolan
Mr. Lamb, Carpenter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 30, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$211.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.41x
+$61.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Weir, John Collee
- Original Score
- Iva Davies, Richard Tognetti, Christopher Gordon
- Original Title
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $211.6M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Miramax, Universal Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Weir
Peter Weir, John Collee, Patrick O'Brian
Iva Davies, Richard Tognetti, Christopher Gordon
Russell Boyd, Phil Pastuhov
Lee Smith
Alan B. Curtiss, Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Duncan Henderson, Peter Weir
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Weir
Director
Peter Weir
Screenplay
John Collee
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Duncan Henderson
Producer
Peter Weir
Producer
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Lee Smith
Editor
Wendy Stites
Costume Design
William Sandell
Production Design
Stefen Fangmeier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mitchell S. Drain
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pablo Helman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Daniel W. Barringer
Stunt Coordinator
Doug Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
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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.
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 principal cast of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World includes Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Robert Pugh, David Threlfall.
When was Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World released and how long is it?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $211.6M at the worldwide box office (1.41 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was composed by Iva Davies, Richard Tognetti, Christopher Gordon.
Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World based on a book or true story?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick O'Brian".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).