The Pirate Movie (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, The Pirate Movie is an action, comedy, drama and family film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 98 minutes. “Buckle Your Swash and Jolly Your Roger for the Funniest Rock 'N Rollickin' Adventure Ever!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A comedy/musical utilizing both new songs and parodies from the original (Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance), as well as references to popular films of the time, including Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. In your typical boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy fights girl with swords plot, the story revolves around Mabel ...
Who’s in it. The Pirate Movie stars Kristy McNichol as Mabel, Christopher Atkins as Frederic, Ted Hamilton as Pirate King and Ted Hamilton as Pirate King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Pirate Movie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pirate Movie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pirate Movie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pirate Movie (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pirate Movie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pirate Movie worth watching?
- The Pirate Movie holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pirate Movie?
- The Pirate Movie stars Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Ted Hamilton and Bill Kerr.
- When was The Pirate Movie released?
- The Pirate Movie was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.