Longitude
2000 • 198 min • TV Movie · Drama · History
Synopsis
Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20th century Gould is obsessed with restoring it.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 74 Audience · 35 · 100%
This historical drama tells two parallel stories: an 18th-century watchmaker's relentless quest to create an accurate marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea, and a 20th-century man's obsession with restoring this groundbreaking invention. It
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Historical medical practices shown
- Emotional intensity related to obsession
- Brief depictions of wartime stress
What it models well
- Perseverance and dedication
- Scientific innovation
- Historical understanding
- The importance of accuracy
Talk about it after
- The challenges of invention and discovery
- The historical significance of navigation
- Overcoming personal obstacles
- The concept of time and its measurement
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Top billed cast
Director: Charles Sturridge • Crew: Charles Sturridge
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (35)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0192263
