Yellowbeard (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1983, Yellowbeard is a comedy and adventure film directed by Mel Damski, running about 96 minutes. “A Shipload of Laughs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
Who’s in it. Yellowbeard stars Graham Chapman as Captain Yellowbeard, Martin Hewitt as Dan, Eric Idle as Commander Clement and Peter Cook as Lord Percy Lambourn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Yellowbeard has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellowbeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellowbeard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellowbeard (1983)?
- In US, Yellowbeard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yellowbeard worth watching?
- Yellowbeard holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellowbeard?
- Yellowbeard stars Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, Eric Idle, Peter Cook and Michael Hordern.
- When was Yellowbeard released?
- Yellowbeard was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.