

City of Pirates
1984, French. Directed by Raúl Ruiz.
A surreal odyssey in which a melancholic maidservant crosses paths with a homicidal little boy, travels to a tiny island of pirates and encounters a man with multiple personalities.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 February 1984
- Original title
- La Ville des pirates
- Country
- France, Portugal
- Written by
- Raúl Ruiz
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City of Pirates: quick answers
Is City of Pirates worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is City of Pirates?
City of Pirates runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does City of Pirates have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for City of Pirates. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
City of Pirates parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
City of Pirates is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is City of Pirates on?
City of Pirates isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 February 1984. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like City of Pirates?
If you liked City of Pirates, try Mood Indigo, Mr. K, The Red Turtle.
Who directed City of Pirates?
City of Pirates (1984) was directed by Raúl Ruiz and stars Hugues Quester, Anne Alvaro, Melvil Poupaud.