The Buccaneers (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, The Buccaneers is a drama, action & adventure, kids and family series.
What it’s about. The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.
Who’s in it. The Buccaneers stars Robert Shaw as Capt. Dan Tempest, Joan Sims as Abigail, Alfie Bass as Sawney and Earl Cameron as Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Buccaneers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best tv ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Buccaneers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Buccaneers tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Buccaneers (1956)?
- In US, The Buccaneers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Buccaneers worth watching?
- The Buccaneers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure, kids and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Buccaneers?
- The Buccaneers stars Robert Shaw, Joan Sims, Alfie Bass, Earl Cameron and Noel Purcell.
- When was The Buccaneers released?
- The Buccaneers was released in 1956.