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Pirates

1986Movie2 h 4 minPG-13

Comedy
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic327.1Rotten Tomatoes25%51%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic327.1Rotten Tomatoes25%51%

Summary

The adventures of pirate Captain Red and his first mate Frog.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, big ideas or scares.

Movies with

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Roman Polanski
Written by
Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach
Produced by
Tarak Ben Ammar
Music by
Philippe Sarde

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 8, 1986 · 2 h 4 min · PG-13

Released
May 8, 1986
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, French
Made in
France, Tunisia
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Nice Guy, Bad Boss, Only Sane Man +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pirates?"

Questions about Pirates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pirates?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Pirates worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Pirates okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Pirates make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Was Pirates a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What tropes does Pirates use?

Nice GuyBad BossOnly Sane ManHollywood DensityTalk Like a PirateBookendsWooden Ships and Iron MenGold FeverNo Party Like a Donner PartyDid Not Get the GirlGroin AttackUngrateful Bastardand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Nice Guy, Bad Boss, and Only Sane Man.