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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003·Movie
2h 23min·PG-13
76
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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Fantasy and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

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Prepare to be blown out of the water.

When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
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Where can I stream Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl legally?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is included with a subscription to Disney+ and fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

2 h 23 min

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl runs 2 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Critics71
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl higher (84) than critics (71). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl a box office hit?

Budget$140 million
Box office$655 million

Yes. It cost about $140 million to make and earned $655 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What language is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl use?

Treasure RoomSignature LineLike Brother and SisterToo Hungry to Be PoliteWalk the Plank"Down Here!" ShotActually Pretty FunnyDidn't Think This ThroughAsskicking Leads to LeadershipButt-MonkeyFate Worse than DeathVoice for the Voicelessand 218 more

TV Tropes lists 230 storytelling tropes for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, including Treasure Room, Signature Line, Like Brother and Sister.