The Pirates of Somalia
2017, English. Directed by Bryan Buckley.
After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 267 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Pirates of Somalia
The Pirates of Somalia is streaming on History Vault and Cineverse in India.
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- Released
- 8 December 2017
- Country
- United States of America, South Africa
- Written by
- Bryan Buckley
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What The Pirates of Somalia is based on
The Pirates of Somalia is based on a true story.
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The Pirates of Somalia: quick answers
Is The Pirates of Somalia worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 267 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Pirates of Somalia have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pirates of Somalia. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pirates of Somalia parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pirates of Somalia is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Pirates of Somalia on?
The Pirates of Somalia is streaming on History Vault and Cineverse in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pirates of Somalia?
If you liked The Pirates of Somalia, try Captain Phillips, Blood Diamond, Desert Flower.
Who directed The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia (2017) was directed by Bryan Buckley and stars Evan Peters, Barkhad Abdi, Melanie Griffith.
What is The Pirates of Somalia based on?
The Pirates of Somalia is based on a true story.