Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

The Lesser of Two Weevils

After serious talk at dinner, Captain Aubrey (Russell Crowe) lightens things up by having a bit of fun with Stephen (Paul Bettany).

Directed by Peter Weir.

Released in 2003 by Miramax Films.

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  • character-type: Sailor
  • character-type: Doctor
  • editors-choice: Iconic Lines
  • editors-choice: Licensable Clips
  • primary-genre: Action and Adventure
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Adventure
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on the Book
  • secondary-genre: Military & War Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Action & Adventure
  • secondary-genre: Pre-20th Century Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Military Action & Adventure
  • mood: Goofy
  • mood: Funny
  • primary-occasion: Grab a Bite
  • secondary-occasion: Dinner
  • prop: Eye Glasses
  • prop: Food
  • prop: Drink
  • setting: Dinner Table
  • setting: Dining Room
  • theme: Authority
  • theme: Character
  • actor: Robert Pugh
  • actor: Edward Woodall
  • actor: Chris Larkin
  • actor: Paul Bettany
  • actor: Max Benitz
  • actor: Russell Crowe
  • actor: James D'Arcy
  • director: Peter Weir
  • producer: Todd Arnow
  • producer: Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
  • producer: Peter Weir
  • producer: Meyer Gottlieb
  • producer: Alan B. Curtiss
  • producer: Harvey Weinstein
  • producer: Bob Weinstein
  • composer: Iva Davies
  • composer: Richard Tognetti
  • costume-designer: Wendy Stites
  • production-designer: William Sandell
  • role-name: 2nd Lt. William Mowett
  • role-name: Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon
  • role-name: Capt. Jack Aubrey
  • role-name: 1st Lt. Tom Pullings
  • role-name: Capt. Howard, Royal Marines
  • role-name: Mr. Allen, Master
  • role-name: Calamy, Midshipman
  • screenwriter: John Collee
  • screenwriter: Peter Weir
  • year: 2003
  • studio: Miramax Films