What is hornblower movies?

The Hornblower movies are a series of television films based on the fictional character Horatio Hornblower, a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic Wars. The films were produced by Meridian Television and aired on ITV from 1998 to 2003.

There are eight films in total, each roughly two hours long, and they cover a significant period of Hornblower's career. Ioan Gruffudd starred as Hornblower throughout the series, and the supporting cast included actors such as Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann, and Jamie Bamber.

The films were well-received by critics and viewers alike, praised for their historical accuracy, high production values, and strong performances. They were also notable for their attention to detail in depicting naval life in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

The Hornblower movies were based on a series of novels by C.S. Forester, and while the films did not cover all of the novels, they remain a faithful adaptation of the character and his adventures.