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Old Ironsides

1926·Movie
1h 54min·NR
83
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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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WHAT A YARN!

An embellished account of the 1803 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and passengers of a fictional merchant ship, The Esther, who fall afoul of the same pirates and thus become involved with the Constitution's mission.
Silent FilmHistorical AdventureBarbary PiratesNaval WarfareAmerican HistoryEarly Cinema SpectacleComing-of-AgeNautical Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Old Ironsides legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Old Ironsides worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Old Ironsides rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Old Ironsides?

1 h 54 min

Old Ironsides runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Old Ironsides?

Critics100
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Old Ironsides higher (100) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Old Ironsides in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.