The Pirate (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1948, The Pirate is a comedy, adventure, romance and music film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 102 minutes. “The great MGM musical romance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
Who’s in it. The Pirate stars Judy Garland as Manuela Alva, Gene Kelly as Serafin, Walter Slezak as Don Pedro Vargas and Gladys Cooper as Aunt Inez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Pirate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Pirate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pirate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pirate (1948)?
- In US, The Pirate is available to 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 The Pirate worth watching?
- The Pirate holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pirate?
- The Pirate stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper and Reginald Owen.
- When was The Pirate released?
- The Pirate was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.