The Pirate Movie
1982, English. Directed by Ken Annakin.
Buckle Your Swash and Jolly Your Roger for the Funniest Rock 'N Rollickin' Adventure Ever!
Left behind by her friends on a boat trip, contemporary teen Mabel takes pursuit but is knocked unconscious on an island, where she has a dream involving pirates, sisters, a modern major-general, romance, and adventure.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Ken AnnakinDirector
- Kristy McNicholMabel Stanley
- Christopher AtkinsFrederic / Fencing Instructor
- Ted HamiltonPirate King
- Bill KerrMajor-General Stanley / Ice Cream Man
- Maggie KirkpatrickRuth
- Garry McDonaldSergeant / Inspector
- Chuck McKinneySamuel
- Marc ColombaniDwarf Pirate
- Linda NagleAphrodite
- Kate FergusonEdith
- Rhonda BurchmoreKate
- Cathrine LynchIsabel
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1982
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Trevor Farrant
- Budget
- $5.9M
- Box office
- $9M
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What The Pirate Movie is based on
The Pirate Movie 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 Pirate Movie: quick answers
Is The Pirate Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pirate Movie?
The Pirate Movie runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Pirate Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pirate Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pirate Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pirate Movie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Pirate Movie on?
The Pirate Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 August 1982. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pirate Movie?
If you liked The Pirate Movie, try The Pirates of Penzance, The Navigator, Yoh! Bestie.
Who directed The Pirate Movie?
The Pirate Movie (1982) was directed by Ken Annakin and stars Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton.
What is The Pirate Movie based on?
The Pirate Movie is based on The Pirates of Penzance, an 1850 dramatico-musical work.