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14 November 2003 (USA) moreTagline:
The Courage To Do The Impossible Lies In The Hearts of Men.Plot:
During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 57 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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"We have Surprise on our side..." more (637 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Russell Crowe | ... | Capt. Jack Aubrey |
 | Paul Bettany | ... | Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon |
 | James D'Arcy | ... | 1st Lt. Tom Pullings |
 | Edward Woodall | ... | 2nd Lt. William Mowett |
| Chris Larkin | ... | Capt. Howard, Royal Marines |
 | Max Pirkis | ... | Blakeney, Midshipman |
| Jack Randall | ... | Boyle, Midshipman |
| Max Benitz | ... | Calamy, Midshipman |
 | Lee Ingleby | ... | Hollom, Midshipman |
| Richard Pates | ... | Williamson, Midshipman |
 | Robert Pugh | ... | Mr. Allen, Master |
| Richard McCabe | ... | Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate |
| Ian Mercer | ... | Mr. Hollar, Boatswain |
| Tony Dolan | ... | Mr. Lamb, Carpenter |
| David Threlfall | ... | Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward |
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Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language.Parents Guide:
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138 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 | Malaysia:U | France:-12 (DVD rating) | South Korea:12 | Portugal:M/12 | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | Chile:TE | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Norway:11 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 (certificate #39922)Fun Stuff
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Russell Crowe wanted to form a sense of authority on set, so he had all the actors wear shirts according to their characters' rank. Officers wore a dark blue, midshipmen wore a light blue, the marines wore red and everyone else wore white. The actors also had to sew their own name tags on each shirt, a tank top, a short-sleeved shirt and a long-sleeved top. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: When the Surprise, while disguised as a whaling ship, is being chased by the Acheron, the smoke from the Surprise is trailing behind her. That would only be possible if the wind was coming from dead ahead, which is impossible in a sailing vessel. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward: [taking egg from chicken coup] Come on, come on. It's all right.
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Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis moreFAQ
I don't understand the ending. ***spoilers for film***Did the Royal Navy back then allow black sailors equal status with the whites?
Which books form the basis of the film?
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And surprised I was. After hearing a friend rant endlessly about it, and having nothing to do one Friday night, I rented Master and Commander. The marketing staff should be cackling in glee, that a female in her 20's, would love this movie. It's an amazing movie. Russell Crowe is a force of nature, and all the other actors from Paul Bettany to Billy Boyd give wonderful performances. I especially enjoyed the details of life at sea, though most would call them boring. The day after my 5-day rental, I had to run to the nearest shop and buy the DVD, and have since re-watched it endlessly. I've never seen a more beautifully adapted, filmed and acted movie. Five stars out of five.