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Old Ironsides

1926Movie1 h 54 minNR

DramaHistory
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%67%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%67%

Summary

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.

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  • Party vibe

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Directed by
James Cruze
Written by
Laurence Stallings
Produced by
James Cruze

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December 6, 1926 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
December 6, 1926
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream Old Ironsides?

Darkroom

In the United States, Old Ironsides is free with ads on Darkroom.

Is Old Ironsides worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Old Ironsides okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Can I half-watch Old Ironsides?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.