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The Ice Pirates

1984·Movie
1h 34min·PG
IMDb5.7Metacritic445.3Rotten Tomatoes17%50%

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreePlex

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The Ice Pirates fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

The future

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

A totally SPACED adventure! ...You have to be there to see it.

In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.
Campy Sci-Fi Comedy80s Cult ClassicAbsurdist HumorSwashbuckling AdventurePastiche of GenresLow-Budget SpectacleEccentric CharactersPhysical ComedyFuture PiratesWater Scarcity

Crew

Directed by:
Stewart Raffill, Venita Ozols-Graham, Bill Carroll
Written by:
Stewart Raffill, Stanford Sherman
Produced by:
John Foreman, Paul Bengston
Composed by:
Bruce Broughton, Aaron Rochin, Michael J. Kohut

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Ice Pirates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ice Pirates legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlex

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ice Pirates worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ice Pirates rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ice Pirates?

1 h 34 min

The Ice Pirates runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ice Pirates?

Critics31
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ice Pirates higher (53) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Ice Pirates a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$14 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Ice Pirates in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ice Pirates?

38ARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKECES+24

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ice Pirates in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ice Pirates use?

Aside GlanceEarth-That-WasHyperspace Is a Scary PlaceBodyguard BabesKiller RobotSpit ShineRapid AgingCrippling CastrationDeadpan SnarkerNinja Pirate Zombie RobotKick the DogDark Is Not Eviland 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for The Ice Pirates, including Aside Glance, Earth-That-Was, Hyperspace Is a Scary Place.