From Collider · Adam Blevins · · 2m
Russell Crowe's 137-Minute War Epic Wins Streaming Success
Apple TV adds Russell Crowe's 2003 war film to streaming, boosting its global watch count.
In brief
Apple TV adds Russell Crowe's 2003 war film to streaming, boosting its global watch count. Apple TV's addition of Russell Crowe's 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has made it one of the world's most-watched titles. Originally reported by Collider.
Russell Crowe's 2003 film
Apple TV added Russell Crowe's 2003 war film to its streaming library.
Film's streaming success
The movie has since crept into the top 10 as one of the most-watched titles in the world.
Crowe's recent film struggles
Crowe's newer films have not matched his past box office success.
2025 film comeback
Crowe returned to decent form with the 2025 film Nuremberg, a WWII legal thriller.
Nuremberg's streaming success
Nuremberg became one of the most-watched movies of 2025 on Netflix.
Crowe's early career
Crowe worked with Ridley Scott on several big box office hits.
Gladiator connection
Crowe won his first and only Oscar for his role as Maximus in Gladiator.
Master and Commander
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was directed by Peter Weir.
Film's cast
The film stars Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, and Billy Boyd.
Film's release date
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released on November 14, 2003.
Film's runtime
The film has a runtime of 138 minutes.
Film's genre
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is an adventure epic.
Film's director
Peter Weir directed Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Film's writers
John Collee and Peter Weir wrote the film's screenplay.
Film's producers
Duncan Henderson, Peter Weir, and Samuel Goldwyn Jr. produced the film.
Film's streaming status
The film has been absent from streaming for months before Apple TV added it.
What it means
Apple TV's addition of Russell Crowe's 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World has made it one of the world's most-watched titles.
