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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003Movie2 h 23 minPG-13

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic638.4Rotten Tomatoes79%86%

An awe-inspiring, epic adventure movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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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.

Feels like

  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Iconic Hans Zimmer Score
  • Charismatic Villain Performance
  • High-Seas Fantasy
  • Witty Banter & Chemistry
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Family-Friendly Blockbuster
  • Nostalgic Pop Culture Staple

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Gore Verbinski
Written by
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer
Music by
Klaus Badelt

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Facts

July 9, 2003 · 2 h 23 min · PG-13

Released
July 9, 2003
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$140 million
Box office
$655 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Treasure Room, Signature Line, Like Brother and Sister +9

  • Treasure Room
  • Signature Line
  • Like Brother and Sister
  • Too Hungry to Be Polite
  • Walk the Plank
  • "Down Here!" Shot
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Asskicking Leads to Leadership
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Fate Worse than Death
  • Voice for the Voiceless

12 of 230 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?"

Questions about Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Disney+

In the United States, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

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 76 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (71).

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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.