The Pirates

2014·Movie
2h 10min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic40–Rotten Tomatoes57%55%

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The Pirates fingerprint

High energy.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Fantasy and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Those who conquer the sea will have it all!

At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Period Action-AdventurePiratesBanditsKorean CinemaHistorical FantasyWhaleTreasure HuntSpectacleComedy

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Suk-hoon, Kim Jae-hoon
Written by:
Chun Sung-il, Lee Suk-hoon, Choi Lee-Young
Produced by:
Chun Sung-il, Kim Dae-seung, Cha Won-chun
Composed by:
Hwang Sang-jun, Lee Seung-yeop, Yim Dong-seok

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Questions about The Pirates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pirates legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVHi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

The Pirates is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. 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 The Pirates worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pirates rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Pirates?

2 h 10 min

The Pirates runs 2 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pirates?

Critics49
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate The Pirates higher (60) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Pirates a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$64 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is The Pirates in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Pirates?

35ARATBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDOECES+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pirates in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pirates use?

From Camouflage to CriminalFalse Flag OperationBoxed CrookAction PrologueAction GirlPirate GirlBad BossCool Big SisEye ScreamMistreatment-Induced BetrayalButt-MonkeyThe Mutinyand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Pirates, including From Camouflage to Criminal, False Flag Operation, Boxed Crook.

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