

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
1951, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
The sun never sets on his world of adventure.
Captain Horatio Hornblower leads his ship HMS Lydia on a perilous transatlantic voyage, during which his faithful crew battle both a Spanish warship and a ragged band of Central American rebels.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- Gregory PeckCapt. Horatio Hornblower R.N
- Virginia MayoLady Barbara Wellesley
- Robert BeattyLt. William Bush
- Moultrie KelsallLt. Crystal
- Terence Morgan2nd Lt. Gerard
- James KenneyMidshipman Longley
- James Robertson JusticeSeaman Quist
- Denis O'DeaRAdm. Sir Rodney Leighton
- Richard HearnePolwheal (Hornblower's Batman)
- Michael DolanSurgeon Gundarson
- Stanley BakerMr. Harrison (Bosun)
- Alan TilvernHernandez
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1951
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Aeneas MacKenzie
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Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.: quick answers
Is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. on?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
If you liked Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N., try King Arthur, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters.
Who directed Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.?
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty.