The Pirate
1948, English. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.
The great MGM musical romance
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Pirate
The Pirate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 June 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
- Budget
- $3.7M
- Box office
- $3M
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The Pirate: quick answers
Is The Pirate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pirate?
The Pirate runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Pirate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pirate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pirate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pirate is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pirate on?
The Pirate isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pirate?
If you liked The Pirate, try The Princess and the Pirate, Anchors Aweigh, The Pirates of Penzance.
Who directed The Pirate?
The Pirate (1948) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak.