Pop Pirates (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1984, Pop Pirates is an adventure and family film directed by Jack Grossman, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of adventure in the pop music world. A schoolboy pop group who call themselves The Pirates find themselves involved with a different sort of piracy when they discover a secret video tape-copying factory
Who’s in it. Pop Pirates stars George Sweeney as Stewart, Roger Daltrey as Producer, Joe Melia as Guard and Freda Knorr as Mrs Wine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Pop Pirates has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pop Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pop Pirates tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pop Pirates (1984)?
- In GB, Pop Pirates is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pop Pirates worth watching?
- Pop Pirates holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pop Pirates?
- Pop Pirates stars George Sweeney, Roger Daltrey, Joe Melia, Freda Knorr and Allan Love.
- When was Pop Pirates released?
- Pop Pirates was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.