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The Crimson Pirate

1952Movie1 h 45 minNR

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A thrilling, hopeful adventure movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares or tears.

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Story

MAN OF NINE LIVES AND 1000 SURPRISES!

Burt Lancaster plays a pirate with a taste for intrigue and acrobatics who involves himself in the goings on of a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A light hearted adventure involving prison breaks, an oddball scientist, sailing ships, naval fights and tons of swordplay.

Feels like

  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Caribbean Setting
  • Acrobatic Stunts
  • Light-Hearted
  • Historical Adventure
  • Pirates & Revolution
  • Family-Friendly
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Robert Siodmak
Written by
Roland Kibbee
Produced by
Burt Lancaster, Harold Hecht
Music by
William Alwyn, Muir Mathieson

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Facts

September 27, 1952 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
September 27, 1952
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

The Mutiny, Anachronism Stew, Bavarian Fire Drill +9

  • The Mutiny
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Bavarian Fire Drill
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Cigar Chomper
  • Antagonistic Governor
  • Tap on the Head
  • Disguised in Drag
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Public Secret Message
  • Big Damn Kiss
  • Rebel Leader

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Crimson Pirate?"

Questions about The Crimson Pirate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Crimson Pirate?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Crimson Pirate is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Crimson Pirate worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Crimson Pirate okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Crimson Pirate make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Crimson Pirate?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Crimson Pirate use?

The MutinyAnachronism StewBavarian Fire DrillMr. FanserviceCigar ChomperAntagonistic GovernorTap on the HeadDisguised in DragBreaking the Fourth WallPublic Secret MessageBig Damn KissRebel Leaderand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including The Mutiny, Anachronism Stew, and Bavarian Fire Drill.