Three Little Pirates (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1946, Three Little Pirates is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 18 minutes. “Guaranteed to start a riot!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are castaways from a garbage scow who land on Dead Man's Island where everyone is living in olden times. To escape from the governor, they disguise Curly as a Maharaja and win permission to journey to their own country to fetch presents. The governor is fooled, but the boys run into more trouble in the den of Black Louie the pirate where Curly is forced into a knife throwing contest with Larry as the target. Things look bad until a mis-thrown knife cuts the rope that holds the chandelier and it crashes down on Black Louie's men. With the pirates defeated, Moe decides to take over as ruler of the island.
Who’s in it. Three Little Pirates stars Curly Howard as Curly, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Christine McIntyre as Rita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Three Little Pirates 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 Three Little Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Little Pirates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Little Pirates (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Little Pirates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Little Pirates worth watching?
- Three Little Pirates holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Little Pirates?
- Three Little Pirates stars Curly Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Christine McIntyre and Robert Kellard.
- When was Three Little Pirates released?
- Three Little Pirates was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.