Master and Commander... The Far Side of the World

Based on author Patrick O'Brian's series of Aubrey / Maturin novels, the movie is set during the Napoleonic Wars. Crowe is Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey, renowned as a fighting captain in the British Navy, and Paul Bettany is ship's doctor Stephen Maturin. Their ship, the H.M.S. Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy. With the Surprise badly damaged and much of his crew injured, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans, to intercept and capture his foe. It's a mission that can make his reputation - or destroy Lucky Jack and his crew.

Starring Russell Crowe; Paul Bettany; James D'Arcy; Edward Woodall; Chris Larkin; Max Pirkis; Jack Randall; and Max Benitz.

Directed by Peter Weir.

Region 4 - Widescreen 2.35:1 / 16:9 - DTS 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - Colour - 132 Minutes - PAL

M Contains medium level violence