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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003·Movie·PG-13·143 min·7.8(22,321)

Prepare to be blown out of the water.

When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.

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About Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 English-language adventure, fantasy and action film directed by Gore Verbinski. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 22300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Freeform.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 9, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $140 million, it went on to gross $655 million worldwide.

Director
Gore Verbinski
Writers
Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott
Release date
July 9, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$140 million
Box office
$655 million
Production
Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl cast & crew

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was directed by Gore Verbinski and written by Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott.

The cast features Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, Jack Davenport as Norrington, and Jonathan Pryce as Governor Weatherby Swann.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Klaus Badelt, cinematography is by Dariusz Wolski, and it was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl worth watching?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 22,321 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and action, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

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Cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Jack Sparrow

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Barbossa

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Will Turner

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Elizabeth Swann

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Norrington

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Governor Weatherby Swann

Lee Arenberg

Lee Arenberg

Pintel

Mackenzie Crook

Mackenzie Crook

Ragetti

Damian O'Hare

Damian O'Hare

Lt. Gillette

Giles New

Giles New

Murtogg

Angus Barnett

Angus Barnett

Mullroy

David Bailie

David Bailie

Cotton

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl — FAQs

Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in United States?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is streaming on Disney Plus, Freeform in United States.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on Disney Plus?

Yes — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.

What language is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl rated?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 22,321 ratings.

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