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Hornblower (1998)
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Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
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74
Worth tryingFast-paced
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a quieter experience that reveals its strength through details and character shifts more than blunt twists.
Closer to the charactersRewards patienceTakes its time
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Best suited for15
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United Kingdom • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Hornblower is a 1998 TV series in the Drama / War & Politics category from United Kingdom. Created by C. S. Forester. Starring Ioan Gruffudd and Paul McGann. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 7.8/10.
Genre: Drama / War & Politics, Released in 1998, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, Starring Ioan Gruffudd and Paul McGann.
Episode runtime
Not available
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
TV Series
Seasons
3
Episodes
8
Status
Ended
First air year
1998
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Cast & crew

Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower

Paul McGann
William Bush

Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew

Paul Copley
Matthews

Sean Gilder
Styles

Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
Creators: C. S. Forester
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1What is series Hornblower (1998)?
It is a series released in 1998 within the Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure category.
2What is the story of Hornblower?
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4What is the rating of Hornblower?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 34 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does Hornblower have?
The series currently shows 3 seasons, 8 episodes.
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7.8 / 10
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