Blackbeard (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, Blackbeard is an action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. Bristol, England, 1717. Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the Royal Navy scouts the seas in order to restore safe passage to the sea lanes. He meets his match when he's taken by a fearsome hulk of a menace in the West Indies—a pirate sailing off the Island of St. Vincent. Edward Teach has no plans for retirement. In fact, his goal-to find and lay claim to the fabled treasures of Captain Kidd.
Who’s in it. Blackbeard stars Angus Macfadyen as Blackbeard, Mark Umbers as Lt. Robert Maynard, Richard Chamberlain as Gouverneur Charles Eden and Jessica Chastain as Charlotte Ormand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Blackbeard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackbeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackbeard tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackbeard (2006)?
- In US, Blackbeard is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackbeard worth watching?
- Blackbeard holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackbeard?
- Blackbeard stars Angus Macfadyen, Mark Umbers, Richard Chamberlain, Jessica Chastain and Stacy Keach.
- When was Blackbeard released?
- Blackbeard was released in 2006.