The Pirate
“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.
Where to watch The Pirate in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Pirate there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Pirate streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Pirate
The Pirate is a 1948 English-language music, romance and comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Pirate was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Loew's Incorporated and made in United States of America. It was released on June 11, 1948, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
- Release date
- June 11, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
The Pirate cast & crew
The Pirate was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich.
The cast features Judy Garland as Manuela Alva, Gene Kelly as Serafin, Walter Slezak as Don Pedro Vargas, Gladys Cooper as Aunt Inez, Reginald Owen as The Advocate, and George Zucco as The Viceroy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Conrad Salinger, cinematography is by Harry Stradling Sr., and it was produced by Arthur Freed.
Is The Pirate worth watching?
The Pirate holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music, romance, and comedy, The Pirate is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pirate
The Pirate isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Pirate
Judy Garland
Manuela Alva
Gene Kelly
Serafin
Walter Slezak
Don Pedro Vargas
Gladys Cooper
Aunt Inez
Reginald Owen
The Advocate
George Zucco
The Viceroy
Fayard Nicholas
Performer
Harold Nicholas
Performer
Lester Allen
Uncle Capucho
Lola Albright
Isabella
Ellen Ross
Mercedes
Mary Jo Ellis
Lizarda
The Pirate — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pirate in United States?
The Pirate is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Pirate in?
The Pirate is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pirate?
The Pirate runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Pirate rated?
The Pirate is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
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