The Pirates of Penzance
As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot. Now, having reached his 21st year, Frederic's indentures are at last over and he happily leaves the service of the pirates. When Frederic meets the beautiful Mabel, one of the many daughters (or wards in Chancery) of Major-General Stanley, they fall in love and decide to marry. However, complications arise when the pirates decide to marry the rest of the Major-General's daughters, themselves - and Frederic's birthdate turns out to be not all it seems.
Where to watch The Pirates of Penzance in United States
Can I watch The Pirates of Penzance in United States? The Pirates of Penzance isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance is a 1983 English-language comedy, music and romance film directed by Wilford Leach. The cast is led by Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Pirates of Penzance was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on February 18, 1983, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Wilford Leach
- Writers
- Wilford Leach
- Release date
- February 18, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The Pirates of Penzance cast & crew
The Pirates of Penzance was directed by Wilford Leach and written by Wilford Leach.
The cast features Kevin Kline as The Pirate King, Angela Lansbury as Ruth, Linda Ronstadt as Mabel, George Rose as Maj. Gen. Stanley, Rex Smith as Frederic, and Tony Azito as Sergeant.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Douglas Slocombe and it was produced by Joseph Papp and Edward R. Pressman.
Is The Pirates of Penzance worth watching?
The Pirates of Penzance holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, music, and romance, The Pirates of Penzance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pirates of Penzance
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Cast of The Pirates of Penzance
Kevin Kline
The Pirate King
Angela Lansbury
Ruth
Linda Ronstadt
Mabel
George Rose
Maj. Gen. Stanley
Rex Smith
Frederic
Tony Azito
Sergeant
David Hatton
Samuel
Tim Bentinck
Pirate
Mike Grady
Pirate
Andrew Paul
Pirate
Louise Gold
Edith Stanley
Teresa Codling
Kate Stanley
The Pirates of Penzance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pirates of Penzance in United States?
The Pirates of Penzance 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 Pirates of Penzance in?
The Pirates of Penzance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pirates of Penzance?
The Pirates of Penzance runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Pirates of Penzance rated?
The Pirates of Penzance is rated G. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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