Hornblower
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About Hornblower
Hornblower is a 1998 English-language drama, war & politics and action & adventure series created by C. S. Forester. The cast is led by Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Robert Lindsay. It spans 3 seasons and 8 episodes and has concluded.
Hornblower was produced by Granada Media and A+E Networks and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 7, 1998, and carries a 15 certification.
- Created by
- C. S. Forester
- First aired
- October 7, 1998
- Last aired
- January 6, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (8 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Granada Media, A+E Networks
Hornblower cast & crew
Hornblower was created by C. S. Forester.
The cast features Ioan Gruffudd as Horatio Hornblower, Paul McGann as William Bush, Robert Lindsay as Sir Edward Pellew, Paul Copley as Matthews, Sean Gilder as Styles, and Julia Sawalha as Maria Mason.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Andrew Benson and Vernon Lawrence.
Is Hornblower worth watching?
With 3 seasons and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, war & politics, and action & adventure, Hornblower is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Hornblower
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
Paul McGann
William Bush
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
Paul Copley
Matthews
Sean Gilder
Styles
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason
Hornblower — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hornblower in United States?
Hornblower is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Hornblower in?
Hornblower is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Hornblower are there?
Hornblower has 3 seasons with 8 episodes in total.
▸What is Hornblower rated?
Hornblower is rated 15. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 34 ratings.
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