Blackbeard (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, Blackbeard is a documentary and drama series.
What it’s about. Drama documentary about Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, who terrorised the British colonies in the Americas during the golden age of piracy.
Who’s in it. Blackbeard stars James Purefoy as Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach, Mark Noble as Israel Hands, Jack Galloway as Captain Charles Vane and James Hillier as Gibbons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blackbeard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackbeard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackbeard tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackbeard (2006)?
- In US, Blackbeard is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackbeard worth watching?
- Blackbeard holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackbeard?
- Blackbeard stars James Purefoy, Mark Noble, Jack Galloway, James Hillier and Antonia Campbell-Hughes.
- When was Blackbeard released?
- Blackbeard was released in 2006.