Jim and the Pirates (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Jim and the Pirates is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Hans Alfredson, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Jim Olsson, eight years old, lives in a small, boring town. His father has passed away recently, but comes back in Jim's fantasies to tell stories. In his daydreams, Jim has all kinds of adventures.
Who’s in it. Jim and the Pirates stars Johan Åkerblom as Jim, Ewa Fröling as Siv, Jan Malmsjö as Ove Bengtsson and Stellan Skarsgård as Gustav, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Jim and the Pirates has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jim and the Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jim and the Pirates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jim and the Pirates (1987)?
- In GB, Jim and the Pirates is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jim and the Pirates worth watching?
- Jim and the Pirates holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jim and the Pirates?
- Jim and the Pirates stars Johan Åkerblom, Ewa Fröling, Jan Malmsjö, Stellan Skarsgård and Stig Olin.
- When was Jim and the Pirates released?
- Jim and the Pirates was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.