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Petticoat Pirates

1961Movie1 h 27 min

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

A comedy movie.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Stoker Charlie (the diminutive Drake) helps 150 Wrens under Superintendent Maxine Audley, who've hijacked a frigate, HMS 'Huntress', to prove they're the equal of their male counterparts.

Feels like

  • British Farce
  • Wrens Take Over
  • Hijacked Frigate
  • Historical Comedy
  • Feminist Undertones
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Nightmare Court-Martial
  • Family-Friendly Fun

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
David MacDonald
Written by
Lew Schwarz
Produced by
Gordon Scott
Music by
Don Banks

Everyone

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

Facts

November 1, 1961 · 1 h 27 min · Comedy

Released
November 1, 1961
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Petticoat Pirates worth watching?"

Questions about Petticoat Pirates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Petticoat Pirates worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Petticoat Pirates okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Petticoat Pirates make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Petticoat Pirates?

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.