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Yellowbeard

1983·Movie
1h 36min·PG
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder4
  • Romance3

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A Shipload of Laughs.

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. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
Pirate SpoofHistorical ParodySlapstick ComedyAbsurdist HumorCampySwashbucklerBritish ComedyHomage and Reference

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Yellowbeard

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Where can I stream Yellowbeard legally?

Yellowbeard is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Yellowbeard worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Yellowbeard rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Yellowbeard?

1 h 36 min

Yellowbeard runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Yellowbeard?

Critics31
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Yellowbeard higher (61) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Yellowbeard a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 43% of its budget.

What language is Yellowbeard in?

EnglishFrenchItalianSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Italian, Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Yellowbeard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Yellowbeard in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Yellowbeard, including "Well Done, Son" Guy, Disguised in Drag, Insistent Terminology.