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Yellowbeard

1983Movie1 h 36 minPG

Comedy
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes22%62%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes22%62%

Summary

For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, warmth or uplift.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Mel Damski
Written by
Bernard McKenna, Peter Cook, Graham Chapman
Produced by
Carter DeHaven
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

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

Facts

June 24, 1983 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
June 24, 1983
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian, Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

"Well Done, Son" Guy, Disguised in Drag, Insistent Terminology +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Yellowbeard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yellowbeard?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Yellowbeard streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Yellowbeard worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Yellowbeard okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Will Yellowbeard make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Was Yellowbeard a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 43% of its budget.

What tropes does Yellowbeard use?

"Well Done, Son" GuyDisguised in DragInsistent TerminologySmoking Hot SexComically Missing the PointThe StonerThe MoleFast-RopingGirls with MoustachesReading the Stage Directions Out LoudCold-Blooded TortureMade of Ironand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including "Well Done, Son" Guy, Disguised in Drag, and Insistent Terminology.