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Movie poster: Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (1998)
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Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude

1998 · 54 min Adventure Documentary Drama History TV Movie
9.0 / 10 · TMDB

It was one of humankind's most epic quests - a technical problem so complex that it challenged the best minds of its time, a problem so important that the nation that solved it would rule the economy of the world. The problem was navigation by sea—how to know where you were when you sailed beyond the sight of land - establishing your longitude. While the gentry of the 18th Century looked to the stars for the answer, an English clockmaker, John Harrison, toiled for decades to solve the problem. His elegant solution made him an unlikely hero and remains the basis for the most modern forms of navigation in the world today. This film will be both a celebration of Harrison's invention and an adventure story. An expedition on a period sailing vessel as it sails the open sea will demonstrate the life and death importance of finding your longitude at sea.

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Year 1998
Country Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Adventure, Documentary, Drama, History, TV Movie
Director Peter Jones
Runtime 54 min.
Rating TMDB: 9.0/10 (1 votes)

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Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude is an exceptional film rated 9.0/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1998. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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