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The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

2008Movie1 h 25 minG

Animation
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic497.7Rotten Tomatoes43%61%

A wholesome, hopeful adventure movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Set sail for adventure!

A boatload of beloved VeggieTales pals embark on a fun and fresh pirate adventure with their trademark humor and silly songs in The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A VeggieTales Movie! Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape find themselves on the ride of their lives when they are mysteriously whisked back to the time when pirates ruled the high seas.

Feels like

  • VeggieTales Adventure
  • Animated Pirate Comedy
  • Family-Friendly Fun
  • Silly Songs
  • Biblical Morals
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • CGI Animation
  • Historical Fantasy

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mike Nawrocki
Written by
Phil Vischer
Produced by
Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, Paula Marcus
Music by
Kurt Heinecke

Everyone

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

Facts

January 11, 2008 · 1 h 25 min · G

Released
January 11, 2008
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gunman, Call to Adventure, Dance Party Ending +9

  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Call to Adventure
  • Dance Party Ending
  • You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!
  • Fish out of Temporal Water
  • Ascended Extra
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Falling Chandelier of Doom
  • Interrogated for Nothing
  • Expecting Someone Taller
  • Artificial Limbs

12 of 96 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie?"

Questions about The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie okay for kids?

G

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

Will The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What tropes does The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie use?

Chekhov's GunmanCall to AdventureDance Party EndingYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Fish out of Temporal WaterAscended ExtraDisappeared DadMeaningful EchoFalling Chandelier of DoomInterrogated for NothingExpecting Someone TallerArtificial Limbsand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gunman, Call to Adventure, and Dance Party Ending.