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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

“The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men.”

★ 7.2(3,577)20032h 18m

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is streaming on Disney Plus in Ireland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Peter Weir
Release date: 2003-11-14
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: French
Box office: $211,623,421
Budget: $150,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World — trailer

About Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 movie in the Adventure, Drama and War genres, directed by Peter Weir, starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany and James D'Arcy. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 3,577 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.

Cast

Russell Crowe

Captain Jack Aubrey

Paul Bettany

Dr. Stephen Maturin

James D'Arcy

1st Lt. Thomas Pullings

Robert Pugh

Mr. Allen, Master

David Threlfall

Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward

Lee Ingleby

Midshipman Hollom

Max Pirkis

Midshipman Blakeney

Max Benitz

Midshipman Calamy

Billy Boyd

Barrent Bonden, Coxswain

Edward Woodall

2nd Lt. William Mowett

Chris Larkin

Captain Howard, Royal Marines

George Innes

Joe Plaice, Able Seaman

Themes & keywords

shipnavybased on novel or booksurgeonroyal navyhistorical fictionperiod dramanapoleonic warsnaturalistfrigateself surgerysea battleweevilhigh seasnaval warfare

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in Ireland?+

In Ireland, you can stream Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

Is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World on Netflix?+

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is not on Netflix in Ireland right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?+

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?+

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World stars Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Robert Pugh and David Threlfall.

When did Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World come out?+

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 movie directed by Peter Weir.

What genre is Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?+

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is Adventure, Drama and War film.

Who directed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World?+

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was directed by Peter Weir.