The Admiral
2015 · Movie · 128 min · ★ 6.5 · 72% critics
As a young Dutch republic faces attacks from rival European powers and unrest at home, a seasoned naval commander is called upon to lead the nation’s strongest defense: its fleet. The story blends high-stakes sea warfare with tense political struggles, as the fight for survival plays out both on the water and in the halls of power.
Also known as Admiral: Command & Conquer
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Details
- Original title
- Michiel de Ruyter
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-01-29
- Language
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Critic score
- 72/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (204 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a big, patriotic-feeling historical war story with lots of Age-of-Sail action and political turmoil; Not for you if you need tight storytelling, subtle drama, or consistently strong performances like Master and Commander.
Pros: thrilling naval battles; impressive ships and costumes; ambitious historical scope | Cons: uneven pacing; confusing story jumps; acting and accents vary
Themes
- civil war
- 17th century
- gay theme
- admiring
Awards & recognition
- Platinum Film
Cast & crew
Frank Lammers
as Michiel de Ruyter
Sanne Langelaar
as Anna de Ruyter
Rutger Hauer
as Maarten Tromp
Aurélie Meriel
as Louise
Charles Dance
as King Charles II
Filip Peeters
as Duquense
Derek de Lint
as Johan Kievit
Barry Atsma
as Johan de Witt
Daniel Brocklebank
as Lord Chancellor
Tygo Gernandt
as Jozef van Ghent
Directed by Roel Reiné