Pyrates (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1991, Pyrates is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Noah Stern, running about 91 minutes. “Sam and Ari are getting on like a house on fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As soon as they meet Ari and Sam get into a pretty passionate - and combustible - relationship. Indeed, the scenes of their rendezvous often seem reminiscent of the Chicago Fire. But the course of true flaming lust never runs true, and as they try to handle their all-consuming passion their two best friends endlessly meet to compare notes on developments.
Who’s in it. Pyrates stars Kyra Sedgwick as Sam, Kevin Bacon as Ari, Bruce Payne as Liam and Kristin Dattilo as Pia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Pyrates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pyrates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pyrates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pyrates (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pyrates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pyrates worth watching?
- Pyrates holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pyrates?
- Pyrates stars Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Bruce Payne, Kristin Dattilo and Deborah Falconer.
- When was Pyrates released?
- Pyrates was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.