Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is available to stream on HBO Max.

Every Friday, we’re recommending an older movie available to stream or download and worth seeing again through the lens of our current moment. We’re calling the series “Revisiting Hours” — consider ...

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Russell Crowe bulks up to play the role of Capt. Jack Aubrey in the rousing historical epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. But the concentrated force with which Crowe propels Peter ...

On Nov. 14, 2003, 20th Century Fox unveiled the naval epic in theaters. By Michael Rechtshaffen On Nov. 14, 2003, 20th Century Fox unveiled the naval epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Russell Crowe has made some big movies in his career, but when it comes to sheer scale, it's ...

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Rare proof that a gigantic production in contemporary Hollywood can possess a distinctive personality, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" proves as bracing as a stiff wind on the open ...

Russell Crowe, playing sea-dog Captain Jack Aubrey, climbs the rigging of his fighting ship, his eyes gleaming like an astronaut in deep space. He’s pumped, alive to the moment. That exhilaration ...