Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003 PG-13 2h 18m Blu-ray / DVD

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003 PG-13 2h 18m Blu-ray / DVD
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Set off the coast of South America during the Napoleonic Wars, this thrilling maritime drama pits the captain of a British warship and his close-knit crew against a French privateer equipped with better weapons.
Cast
Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall, Chris Larkin, Max Pirkis, Jack Randall, Max Benitz, Lee Ingleby, Richard Pates, Robert Pugh, Richard McCabe, Ian Mercer, Tony Dolan, David Threlfall, Billy Boyd, Bryan Dick, Joseph Morgan, George Innes, William Mannering, Patrick Gallagher, Alex Palmer, Mark Lewis Jones, John DeSantis, Ousmane Thiam, Thierry Segall, Aidan Black
Director
Peter Weir
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: DTS 5.1 Surround, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Subtitles
English, French, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: DTS 5.1 Surround, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers. PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 13+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 13+
age 13+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World features prolonged and intense battle violence and graphic scenes of surgery; bloody wounds of both adults and children are visible, too. Crew members are shown being shot, whipped, and committing suicide, too. Drinking is frequent (even among young officers) and adults smoke cigars and pipes. Occasional words like "hell" and "Goddamn" are audible, as are a few sexist remarks. All of this is offered in context, and is balanced with strong messages about loyalty, friendship, and duty to one's country.

Sexual Content

The crew occasionally talks about women waiting for them at home; native women flirt with sailors at ports.

Violence

Contains lots of battle scenes with cannon and pistol fire and sword fights; crew members (including children) are injured, shot, drowned, and killed (bloody wounds visible). Scenes of surgeries and amputations are graphic; vomiting and fainting is occasionally visible. A crewman is whipped for insubordination; an insecure officer is bullied and commits suicide

Language

Characters say "hell" and "Goddamn" occasionally.

Social Behavior

Loyalty, friendship, and honor are all strong themes. The H.M.S. Surprise is referred to as a "she," and occasional sexist comments are made about handling her.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

The drinking of wine is frequently visible, even among young teen officers. Crew members are offered extra rations of grog; some are drunk when performing duties. Cigar and pipe smoking is visible.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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