Tales of the Black Freighter
2009, English. Directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio & Mike Smith.
A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tales of the Black Freighter
Tales of the Black Freighter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 March 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Zack Snyder, Alex Tse
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Tales of the Black Freighter: quick answers
Is Tales of the Black Freighter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tales of the Black Freighter?
Tales of the Black Freighter runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does Tales of the Black Freighter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tales of the Black Freighter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tales of the Black Freighter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tales of the Black Freighter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tales of the Black Freighter on?
Tales of the Black Freighter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tales of the Black Freighter?
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Who directed Tales of the Black Freighter?
Tales of the Black Freighter (2009) was directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio and Mike Smith and stars Gerard Butler, Jared Harris, Cam Clarke.