Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- serious
- patriotic
- tense
- historical film night
- naval action marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually impressive in its naval battles but compressed in its historical storytelling and underdeveloped in its characterization.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The narrative follows Michiel de Ruyter as a historical Dutch admiral and national leader.
The Dutch republic faces invasion while oligarchic factions push the country toward civil war.
Critical reception specifically highlights loving shots of booming, towering ships as the film’s dominant visual feature.
The film depicts ruling-class politics, the Dutch oligarchy, and the brutal murder of Johan de Witt.
Films like Admiral, and why
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
naval warfare, political intrigue, and historical period drama centered on a celebrated military leader
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
large-scale historical combat, national crisis, and commanding seafaring spectacle
Elizabeth
biographical historical drama combining military leadership with factional politics and ornate period production
Movie Details
- Director
- Roel Reiné
- Release Date
- 2015-01-29
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (212)
Cast
- Frank Lammers
- Sanne Langelaar
- Rutger Hauer
- Aurélie Meriel
- Charles Dance
- Filip Peeters
- Derek de Lint
- Barry Atsma
- Daniel Brocklebank
- Tygo Gernandt
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Admiral about?
- A Dutch admiral becomes the republic’s last defense as naval wars and ruthless factional politics threaten to tear the nation apart.
- What is Admiral like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Admiral as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Admiral violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Admiral as brutal.
- What did critics think of Admiral?
- Critics broadly found the film visually impressive in its naval battles but compressed in its historical storytelling and underdeveloped in its characterization.
- Which films are like Admiral?
- Films with a similar feel include Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Admiral: Roaring Currents, and Elizabeth.
- How long is Admiral?
- Admiral runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Admiral?
- In United States, Admiral is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
