Hornblower (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1998, Hornblower is a drama, war & politics and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.
Who’s in it. Hornblower stars Ioan Gruffudd as Horatio Hornblower, Paul McGann as William Bush, Jamie Bamber as Archie Kennedy and Robert Lindsay as Sir Edward Pellew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Hornblower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go and ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hornblower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hornblower tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hornblower (1998)?
- In GB, Hornblower is available to stream on Sky Go and ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hornblower worth watching?
- Hornblower holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war & politics and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hornblower?
- Hornblower stars Ioan Gruffudd, Paul McGann, Jamie Bamber, Robert Lindsay and Paul Copley.
- When was Hornblower released?
- Hornblower was released in 1998.