Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 American-Australian epic historical war film based on the novel of the same name by Patrick O’Brian. The film was directed by Peter Weir and stars Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany.

The film follows the story of Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) and his friend, Dr. Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany), as they set sail on the HMS Surprise to take on the French Navy. The film was a major box office success and has received critical acclaim.

One of the main reasons the film was such a success is …