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Hornblower

151998–20033 seasonsC. S. Forester

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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.

DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure
SeaFrench RevolutionRoyal NavyBattlePeriod DramaHistoricalNapoleonic WarsHistorical Drama19th CenturyEuropean History

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hornblower (1998) about?

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

Who stars in Hornblower?

Hornblower stars Ioan Gruffudd (Horatio Hornblower), Paul McGann (William Bush), Robert Lindsay (Sir Edward Pellew), Paul Copley (Matthews), Sean Gilder (Styles). The series was created by C. S. Forester.

How many seasons does Hornblower have?

Hornblower has 3 seasons. There are 8 episodes in total.

Where can I watch Hornblower?

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