Pirates (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Pirates is a comedy and adventure film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain Red runs a hardy pirate ship with the able assistance of Frog, a dashing young French sailor. One day Capt. Red is captured and taken aboard a Spanish galleon, but thanks to his inventiveness, he raises the crew to mutiny, takes over the ship, and kidnaps the niece of the governor of Maracaibo. The question is, can he keep this pace up?
Who’s in it. Pirates stars Walter Matthau as Captain Thomas Bartholomew Red, Cris Campion as Jean-Baptiste "The Frog", Damien Thomas as Don Alfonso de la Torré and Olu Jacobs as Boomako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Pirates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pirates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pirates (1986)?
- In US, Pirates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pirates worth watching?
- Pirates holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Pirates?
- Pirates stars Walter Matthau, Cris Campion, Damien Thomas, Olu Jacobs and Charlotte Lewis.
- When was Pirates released?
- Pirates was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.