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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Where can I watch Hornblower in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Hornblower?
Hornblower scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Hornblower?
Hornblower stars Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Robert Lindsay, Paul Copley, and Sean Gilder. C. S. Forester is the creator.
How many seasons of Hornblower are there?
Hornblower has 3 seasons and 8 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Hornblower?
All 8 episodes of Hornblower add up to about 16 hours at roughly 120 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 8 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is Hornblower on?
Hornblower airs on ITV1, and is produced by Granada Media and A+E Networks.
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