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Hornblower

7.819983 seasons15TV SeriesDramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure

Set during the 18th century Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower, a young and shy midshipman, rises through the ranks to become an admiral.

ProducersDelia Fine·Andrew Benson

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Loyalty
Jan 5, 2003 10.0
E2
Duty
Jan 6, 2003 9.0

Cast

IGIoan Gruffudd
Ioan Gruffudd
Horatio Hornblower
PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
William Bush
RLRobert Lindsay
Robert Lindsay
Sir Edward Pellew
PCPaul Copley
Paul Copley
Matthews
SGSean Gilder
Sean Gilder
Styles
JSJulia Sawalha
Julia Sawalha
Maria Mason

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Hornblower — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hornblower?

Hornblower is streaming on ITVX Premium and ITVX in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hornblower on Netflix?

No, Hornblower is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on ITVX Premium and ITVX.

Is Hornblower on Amazon Prime Video?

Hornblower isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hornblower for free?

Hornblower is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Hornblower?

Hornblower has 3 seasons in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of Hornblower out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 3 seasons of Hornblower are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Hornblower?

No — Hornblower ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.