The Pirates of Penzance
1983, English. Directed by Wilford Leach.
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 18 February 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Wilford Leach
- Box office
- $694K
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What The Pirates of Penzance is based on
The Pirates of Penzance is based on The Pirates of Penzance, an 1850 dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work · 1850
The Pirates of Penzance
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The Pirates of Penzance: quick answers
Is The Pirates of Penzance worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Pirates of Penzance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pirates of Penzance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pirates of Penzance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pirates of Penzance is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Pirates of Penzance on?
The Pirates of Penzance isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pirates of Penzance?
If you liked The Pirates of Penzance, try Yellow Submarine, Shrek the Musical, Easy Come, Easy Go.
Who directed The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance (1983) was directed by Wilford Leach and stars Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt.
What is The Pirates of Penzance based on?
The Pirates of Penzance is based on The Pirates of Penzance, an 1850 dramatico-musical work.