Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Based upon the novel by Michael Blake.

Based upon the novels by Patrick O'Brian. Originally released as a motion picture in 1990.

Director of photography, Russell Boyd ; editor, Lee Smith ; original music, Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, Richard Tognetti ; costume designer, Kacy Treadway, Wendy Stites ; production designer, William Sandell ; visual effects supervisor, Mitchell S. Drain.

Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall, Chris Larkin, Max Pirkis, Jack Randall, Max Benitz, Lee Ingleby.

Masterand Commander: During the Napoleonic Wars, a British frigate, the HMS Surprise, and the larger French warship, Acheron, stalk each other off of the coast of South America. Lucky Jack, as he is referred to by his crew, is well regarded by his men, who trust him implicitly, even after the first devastating battle and an apparent personal vendetta against the French captain. The ship's surgeon balances the violence of his chosen life with the quiet demeanor of the scientist. He is the captain's friend and confidant, the two frequently playing violin and cello duets together. dances with wolves: Rewarded for his heroism in the Civil War, Lt. John Dunbar wants to see the American frontier before it is gone. He is assigned to an abandoned fort, with a Sioux tribe as his only neighbor. They overcome the language barrier and mutual fear and distrust to become friends. His knowledge of their ultimate fate forces him to make a crucial decision.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language.

DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital surround, 5.1 DTS.

Closed-captioned. Dual Layer. Includes English (5.1 Dolby surround, 5.1 DTS), French (5.1 Dolby surround) and Spanish (Dolby surround) language tracks, with optional English and Spanish subtitles.