Overview
When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedGore Verbinski's 2003 adventure launched a hugely popular franchise, following a roguish, unpredictable pirate who reluctantly joins forces with an earnest blacksmith to rescue a kidnapped governor's daughter and recover a stolen ship, only to uncover a supernatural curse afflicting their enemies. Mixing action, adventure, and fantasy, the film blends swashbuckling spectacle, ghostly menace, and a playful comic sensibility into rousing, family-friendly entertainment. With its lively tone and memorable seafaring set pieces, it appeals to broad audiences who enjoy escapist period adventure. The film carries a strong MagicMovieScore of 7.8.
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Top Cast
Johnny Depp
Jack Sparrow
Geoffrey Rush
Barbossa
Orlando Bloom
Will Turner
Keira Knightley
Elizabeth Swann
Jack Davenport
Norrington
Jonathan Pryce
Governor Weatherby Swann
Lee Arenberg
Pintel
Mackenzie Crook
Ragetti
21,975 ratings, tightly clustered. This score is unlikely to move more than 0.02 with new ratings.
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Movie Info
Release Date
July 9, 2003
Runtime
2h 23m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director