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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Prepare to be blown out of the water.

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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.

Release Date
July 9, 2003
Runtime
2h 23m
Rating
7.8/10 (22135 votes)

Director: Gore Verbinski

Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook

Collection: Pirates of the Caribbean Collection

Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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Budget
$140M
Revenue
$655M
Full Cast (71 people)

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John Chard - 9/10

Ah, but you have heard of me. The crew of the Black Pearl are cursed by something most unimaginable, the only way to lift the curse is to return a lost Aztec coin to its treasure chest home. In the way of them achieving their goal is the British Governor's daughter, the son of Bootstrap Turner, oh and a former comrade by the name of Captain Jack Sparrow who the crew had left to die on an island...

September 25, 2014

Andre Gonzales - 10/10

My favorite out of the series. In my opinion none of them has been as good as the first. Him just trying to get his ship back the Black Pearl.

July 26, 2023

CinemaSerf - 7/10

Having been deposed by his crew, "Capt. Jack Sparrow" (Johnny Depp) arrives in Port Royal with little but the clothes he stands up in. He turns up just as the governor's daughter "Elizabeth" (Keira Knightley) is having to fend off the rather unwanted matrimonial intentions of "Norrington" (Jack Davenport). She has designs on the blacksmith's apprentice - "Turner" (a handsome but insipid, sorry, Or...

August 29, 2023

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Prepare to be blown out of the water.

Prepare to be blown out of the water.

7.8
143 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/9/2003
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Cast

Johnny Depp

as Jack Sparrow

Geoffrey Rush

as Barbossa

Orlando Bloom

as Will Turner

Keira Knightley

as Elizabeth Swann

Jack Davenport

as Norrington

Jonathan Pryce

as Governor Weatherby Swann

Lee Arenberg

as Pintel

Mackenzie Crook

as Ragetti

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 unpred…

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

2h 23m

When was Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl released?

July 9, 2003

Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Gore Verbinski

Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom

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

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

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

PG-13

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl available to stream?

Yes, on Disney Plus