The Princess and the Pirate (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, The Princess and the Pirate is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by David Butler, running about 94 minutes. “Yo-Ho HOPE and a Cargo of Laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Princess Margaret is travelling incognito to elope with her true love instead of marrying the man her father has betrothed her to. On the high seas, her ship is attacked by pirates who know her identity and plan to kidnap her and hold her for a king's ransom.
Who’s in it. The Princess and the Pirate stars Bob Hope as Sylvester the Great, Virginia Mayo as Princess Margaret, Walter Brennan as Featherhead and Walter Slezak as La Roche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Princess and the Pirate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Princess and the Pirate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Princess and the Pirate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Princess and the Pirate (1944)?
- In US, The Princess and the Pirate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Princess and the Pirate worth watching?
- The Princess and the Pirate holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Princess and the Pirate?
- The Princess and the Pirate stars Bob Hope, Virginia Mayo, Walter Brennan, Walter Slezak and Victor McLaglen.
- When was The Princess and the Pirate released?
- The Princess and the Pirate was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.