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The Pirates

2014Movie2 h 10 min

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes57%55%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes57%55%

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

24 of 46

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Directed by
Lee Suk-hoon
Written by
Chun Sung-il, Lee Suk-hoon, Choi Lee-young
Produced by
Chun Sung-il, Kim Dae-seung, Park A-hyoung
Music by
Hwang Sang-jun

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Facts

August 6, 2014 · 2 h 10 min · Violence

Released
August 6, 2014
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$64 million
Available in
34 countries

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From Camouflage to Criminal, False Flag Operation, Boxed Crook +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pirates?"

Questions about The Pirates

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Where can I stream The Pirates?

PlexPrimeThe RokuHooplaHi-YAHAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Pirates streams on Prime and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is The Pirates worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is The Pirates okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Pirates make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is The Pirates plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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.