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

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Given the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was based off a series comprising of 20 separate novels, it's surprising that it took this long for the Oscar-winning film to get a ...

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 ...