So You Want To Be A Pirate!
2012, English. Directed by Jay Grace & Peter Lord.
With the help of his trusted dodo Polly, the Pirate Captain presents fun-loving and hilarious tips and advice on pirating. Learn how to remember where you buried your treasure, the secrets of navigating winds, get an inside look at pirate recruiting and even a Pirate’s recipe for a giant squid with lemon. Featuring special guests like Charles Darwin and the Pirate King you will set sail for giggles and fun with musical surprises along the way!
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jay GraceDirector
- Peter LordDirector
- Hugh GrantThe Pirate Captain
- Martin FreemanThe Pirate With A Scarf
- David TennantCharles Darwin
- Brian BlessedThe Pirate King
- Brendan GleesonThe Pirate With Gout
- Anton YelchinThe Albino Pirate
- Sophie LaughtonMatilda / Narrator
- Ben WhiteheadAnnouncer
- Randolph MatthewsThe Pirate Who Likes Sunsets And Kittens
Details
- Released
- 9 July 2012
- Written by
- Gideon Defoe, Mark Burton
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So You Want To Be A Pirate!: quick answers
Is So You Want To Be A Pirate! worth watching?
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How long is So You Want To Be A Pirate!?
So You Want To Be A Pirate! runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
Does So You Want To Be A Pirate! have a post-credits scene?
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So You Want To Be A Pirate! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
So You Want To Be A Pirate! is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is So You Want To Be A Pirate! on?
So You Want To Be A Pirate! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like So You Want To Be A Pirate!?
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Who directed So You Want To Be A Pirate!?
So You Want To Be A Pirate! (2012) was directed by Jay Grace and Peter Lord and stars Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, David Tennant.