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The Princess and the Pirate

1944Movie1 h 34 minNR

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A fast-paced, romantic comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Yo-Ho HOPE and a Cargo of Laughs!

Princess Margaret is travelling incognito to elope with her true love instead of marrying the man her father has betrothed her to. On the high seas, her ship is attacked by pirates who know her identity and plan to kidnap her and hold her for a king's ransom.

Feels like

  • Classic Swashbuckler
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Golden Age Hollywood
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Pirates and Princesses
  • Nautical Adventure
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
David Butler
Written by
Norman Panama, Curtis Kenyon, Melville Shavelson
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn
Music by
David Rose

Everyone

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

Facts

November 17, 1944 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released
November 17, 1944
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Lovable Coward, Cloud Cuckoolander, Blood Oath +9

  • Lovable Coward
  • Cloud Cuckoolander
  • Blood Oath
  • Tap on the Head
  • Disguised in Drag
  • Talk Like a Pirate
  • Dressing as the Enemy
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • Large Ham
  • Villain Opening Scene
  • Attempted Rape
  • Mirror Routine

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Princess and the Pirate?"

Questions about The Princess and the Pirate

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Princess and the Pirate?

PrimeKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Princess and the Pirate streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Princess and the Pirate worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Princess and the Pirate okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Will The Princess and the Pirate make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Princess and the Pirate?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Princess and the Pirate use?

Lovable CowardCloud CuckoolanderBlood OathTap on the HeadDisguised in DragTalk Like a PirateDressing as the EnemyDid Not Get the GirlLarge HamVillain Opening SceneAttempted RapeMirror Routineand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Lovable Coward, Cloud Cuckoolander, and Blood Oath.