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2003 · 138 min · PG-13

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Directed by Peter Weir · Adventure, Drama, War

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) is a Adventure film, directed by Peter Weir set in Galápagos Islands during the 1800s. It runs 138 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival, with a tense and contemplative tone. Themes of friendship and survival run throughout.

Composer
Christopher GordonIva DaviesRichard Tognetti
Cinematography
Russell Boyd
Cast
Russell CrowePaul BettanyJames D'ArcyRobert PughDavid ThrelfallLee InglebyMax PirkisMax Benitz

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Galápagos Islands
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
FriendshipSurvival
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Historical Fiction

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