

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012, English. Directed by Peter Lord.
It's a plunderful life.
The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from a haplessly smitten scientist to a diabolical queen.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 1,273 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Peter LordDirector
- Hugh GrantPirate Captain (voice)
- Martin FreemanPirate with a Scarf (voice)
- Imelda StauntonQueen Victoria (voice)
- David TennantCharles Darwin (voice)
- Jeremy PivenBlack Bellamy (voice)
- Salma Hayek PinaultCutlass Liz (voice)
- Lenny HenryPeg Leg Hastings (voice)
- Brian BlessedThe Pirate King (voice)
- Russell ToveyThe Albino Pirate (voice)
- Brendan GleesonThe Pirate with Gout (voice)
- Ashley JensenThe Surprisingly Curvaceous Pirate (voice)
- Ben WhiteheadThe Pirate Who Likes Sunsets and Kittens (voice)
Details
- Released
- 27 April 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Gideon Defoe
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $123M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Moana 2
2024 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Moana
2016 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Angry Birds Movie
2016 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Flushed Away
2006 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Croods: A New Age
2020 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
2025 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo
2004 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!: quick answers
Is The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,273 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!?
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! on?
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!?
If you liked The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!, try The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Moana 2.
Who directed The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!?
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) was directed by Peter Lord and stars Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton.