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

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.

Director: Gore Verbinski | Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley

Votes: 1,210,145 | Gross: $305.41M

2. The Goonies (1985)

PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman

Votes: 298,288 | Gross: $61.50M

3. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.

Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams

Votes: 1,121,200 | Gross: $309.13M

4. Peter Pan (2003)

PG | 113 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

The Darling family children receive a visit from Peter Pan, who takes them to Never Never Land where an ongoing war with the evil Pirate Captain Hook is taking place.

Director: P.J. Hogan | Stars: Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs, Olivia Williams, Lynn Redgrave

Votes: 80,153 | Gross: $48.46M

5. Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Follow the adventures of Peter Pan, a boy who does not want to grow up, and how he recruits three siblings in London, and together they embark on a magical adventure on the enchanted island of Neverland.

Director: David Lowery | Stars: Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson, Jude Law, Alyssa Wapanatâhk

Votes: 27,917

6. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

PG | 107 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg

Votes: 243,185 | Gross: $77.59M

7. Peter Pan (1953)

G | 77 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

Wendy and her brothers are whisked away to the magical world of Neverland with the hero of their stories, Peter Pan.

Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney | Stars: Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson

Votes: 153,059 | Gross: $87.40M

8. Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)

PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Directors: Steve Martino, Michael Thurmeier | Stars: Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Aziz Ansari

Votes: 224,859 | Gross: $161.32M

9. Pan (2015)

PG | 111 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Twelve-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny: to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara

Votes: 67,153 | Gross: $35.09M

10. Finding Neverland (2004)

PG | 106 min | Biography, Drama, Family

The story of Sir J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan.

Director: Marc Forster | Stars: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Radha Mitchell

Votes: 212,025 | Gross: $51.68M

11. The Pirate Movie (1982)

PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical

A 1980s take-off of The Pirates of Penzance which centers on a noble pirate who leaves his profession and falls in love with a fiery young maiden.

Directors: Ken Annakin, Richard Franklin | Stars: Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Bill Kerr

Votes: 4,801

12. Peter Pan (1924)

105 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Peter Pan enters the nursery of the Darling children and, with the help of fairy dust, leads them off to Never Never Land, where they meet the nefarious Captain Hook.

Director: Herbert Brenon | Stars: Betty Bronson, Ernest Torrence, George Ali, Esther Ralston

Votes: 1,261 | Gross: $0.63M

13. Blackbeard (2006)

170 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

In 1717, Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard is sent to the West Indies on a secret mission to destroy notorious pirate ship The Queen Anne's Revenge and its crew.

Stars: Angus Macfadyen, Mark Umbers, Richard Chamberlain, Jessica Chastain

Votes: 1,476

14. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)

G | 82 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When the singing Veggies encounter some car trouble, they are stranded at an old rundown seafood joint, where nothing is quite as it seems.

Directors: Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki | Stars: Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, Tim Hodge, Lisa Vischer

Votes: 4,537 | Gross: $25.58M

15. Sunshine State (2002)

PG-13 | 141 min | Drama, Romance

A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.

Director: John Sayles | Stars: Angela Bassett, Edie Falco, Alex Lewis, Alan King

Votes: 4,239 | Gross: $3.06M

16. The Black Pirate (1926)

Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Action

Seeking revenge, an athletic young man joins the pirate band responsible for his father's death.

Director: Albert Parker | Stars: Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, Tempe Pigott, Donald Crisp

Votes: 2,140 | Gross: $0.68M

17. Indiscretion (2016)

Not Rated | 99 min | Thriller

A married woman's affair comes back to haunt her when her obsessed lover infiltrates every part of her life.

Director: John Stewart Muller | Stars: Mira Sorvino, Cary Elwes, Christopher Backus, Katherine McNamara

Votes: 1,150

18. The Princess and the Pirate (1944)

Approved | 94 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance

A cowardly actor and a runaway princess are voyaging on a ship that is captured by a notorious pirate who recently buried his treasure on a secretly mapped island.

Directors: David Butler, Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Bob Hope, Virginia Mayo, Walter Brennan, Walter Slezak

Votes: 2,422

19. All's Faire in Love (2009)

PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy

Two rival Medieval shows vie for supremacy in the world of Renaissance Faires.

Director: Scott Marshall | Stars: Owen Benjamin, Blake Friedman, Christina Ricci, Chris Wylde

Votes: 1,057 | Gross: $0.02M

20. Leo Da Vinci: Mission Mona Lisa (2018)

85 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

A young Leonardo Da Vinci helps his friend Lisa recover her father's farm after his barn and crops are destroyed by a fire, and they set off in search of a fabulous treasure.

Director: Sergio Manfio | Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Cherami Leigh, Bryce Papenbrook, Faith Graham

Votes: 617

21. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)

16 min | Adventure, Short, Comedy

A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Sydney Arnold, Guy Bertrand, Andrew Bicknell, Ross Davidson

Votes: 5,376

22. The Buccaneer (1938)

Approved | 126 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

Semi-fictional account of pirate Jean Lafitte's involvement in the War of 1812.

Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Fredric March, Franciska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff, Margot Grahame

Votes: 780

23. Dead Men Tell (1941)

Approved | 61 min | Crime, Mystery

A treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, and a ship full of red herrings complicate Charlie's search for a murderer on board a docked ship.

Director: Harry Lachman | Stars: Sidney Toler, Sheila Ryan, Robert Weldon, Victor Sen Yung

Votes: 1,342

24. Tom and Jerry in Shiver Me Whiskers (2006 Video)

TV-G | 74 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A cat and a mouse must outsmart a band of pirates to find buried treasure.

Director: Scott Jeralds | Stars: Kevin Michael Richardson, Kathy Najimy, Charles Nelson Reilly, Wallace Shawn

Votes: 2,183

25. En Sabana Grande siempre es de día (1988)

103 min

Victor escapes from his middle class home to search for his father (who is not aware that he has a son). He joins up with a couple street urchins, and together they search for Victor's father in the Sabana Grande neighborhood of Caracas.

Director: Manuel de Pedro | Stars: Mario Antonini, Alejo Felipe, Frank Garcia, Daniel López

Votes: 21

26. Yankee Buccaneer (1952)

Approved | 86 min | Adventure, History, Romance

Captain David Porter of the fledgling American Navy receives orders to masquerade as a privateer in order to corral some Caribbean pirates.

Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jeff Chandler, Scott Brady, Suzan Ball, Joseph Calleia

Votes: 365

27. The Secret of Treasure Island (1938)

Approved | 300 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

In the Prologue, pirates hide a treasure on an island off the Mexican coast. And the pirates, the map and the treasure disappear in a volcanic eruption. The legend of the island draws ... See full summary »

Director: Elmer Clifton | Stars: Don Terry, Gwen Gaze, Walter Miller, Grant Withers

Votes: 226

28. From Hare to Eternity (1997)

TV-PG | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

When pirate Yosemite Sam discovers Bugs Bunny's treasure chest, the rabbit, unwilling to part with his riches, pursues Sam aboard his ship and proceeds to pester the pirate until he pleads for mercy.

Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Frank Gorshin, Greg Burson, Jeff McCarthy

Votes: 314

29. Drømmen om kaptein Sabeltanns rike (1996)

67 min | Adventure, Family

Joachim, a preteen Norwegian boy, has an obsession with pirates. When his parents object, he takes their outboard rubber dinghy out and begins a dream of an exciting and dangerous adventure... See full summary »

Director: Terje Formoe | Stars: Fredrik Hognerud Træland, Sverre Haagensen, Terje Formoe, Roger André Federici

Votes: 144

30. Throw Out the Anchor! (1974)

G | 90 min | Comedy

A jobless public relations specialist goes to get some much-needed rest in sunny Florida and discovers a whole new set of troubles.

Director: John Hugh | Stars: Richard Egan, Dina Merrill, Phil Lopp, Edwin Hugh

Votes: 132

31. Spare the Rod (1954)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Donald's nephews are always playing instead of doing their chores. Donald is going to punish them, but the "voice of child psychology" convinces him to play along instead. This works well ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson

Votes: 331

32. Sinbad the Sailor (1935)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family

Sinbad battles a band of pirates at sea and on a tropical isle. A giant bird rescues him, and he ends up back on his ship with the pirates' treasure.

Directors: Ub Iwerks, Shamus Culhane, Al Eugster

Votes: 176

33. Spooky Swabs (1957)

Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Popeye and Olive are shipwrecked; they think they are saved when they see a ship, but what they don't realize is that the crew of the Sea Witch is all ghosts, and soon they are under attack, but they don't know from what for a while.

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Thomas Johnson | Stars: Jackson Beck, Gilbert Mack, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 244

34. Captain Kidd's Kids (1919)

Passed | 20 min | Comedy, Short

After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.

Director: Hal Roach | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, 'Snub' Pollard, Fred C. Newmeyer

Votes: 538

35. Pirates (1998)

104 min | Documentary, History

Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. ... See full summary »

Director: Henry Chancellor | Stars: Lorna Bennett, Rachel Ferjani, Gabriel Byrne, Chris Jarman

Votes: 70

36. Popeye and the Pirates (1947)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Popeye is taking Olive on a boat ride when she spots a pirate ship. They are soon captured, and Popeye has to rescue Olive from the (initially charming) pirate captain. He tries tricks, ... See full summary »

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Dave Tendlar | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 164

37. Jolly Roger (1999)

12 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

After marauding and sinking another ship, a band of pirates capture a female passenger, then send her overboard as punishment for her defiance. She vows revenge, and fortunately is rescued ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Baker

Votes: 240

38. Mickey's Thrill Hunters (1931)

18 min | Comedy, Short

Mickey and his friends are [gasp!] in trouble again. This time, they try washing windows on a skyscraper, putting the gang in all sorts of danger.

Director: Albert Herman | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Frank Alexander, Billy Barty, Spencer Bell

Votes: 16

39. Little Ol' Bosko and the Pirates (1937)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Comedy, Musical

Bosko finds himself aboard a pirate ship with a gang of jazz-loving frogs. Caricatures of Bill Robinson and Fats Waller.

Director: Hugh Harman | Stars: Basin Street Boys, Harland Evans, Philip Hurlic, Lillian Randolph

Votes: 55

40. Stockings, Costumes and Ropes - Oh My! (2011 Video)

48 min | Adventure

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Stars: Ashley Abbott, Aiden Ashley, Hannah Black, Loren Chance

41. Blackbeard (1911)

Short, Adventure

The town of Martinique is attacked, sacked, and Governor Gonzales and his soldiers are captured by the nefarious Blackbeard and his pirate band. The Governor, his wife and her friends are ... See full summary »

Director: Francis Boggs | Stars: Sydney Ayres, Hobart Bosworth, Tom Santschi, Herbert Rawlinson

42. Ship A-Hooey (1954)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Under Captain Herman, work for each mouse-sailor is more like play. But the fun ends when they bring aboard a castaway who turns out to be Katnip the Pirate.

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Tom Golden | Stars: Jack Mercer, Sid Raymond, Arnold Stang

Votes: 27

43. Ahoy the Movie (1997)

2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

One night at a seedy dockside pub, a crusty old pirate tries to earn a free tankard of ale by telling a scary sea story to his mates, but he is thwarted by a young sailor who claims to have... See full summary »

Director: Bruce Pukema

44. Pink in the Drink (1978)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

The Pink Panther goes on a cruise to the South Seas for 14 days, but the expected luxurious holiday turns out to be quite the opposite. The ship is a pirate ship, and the captain is a ... See full summary »

Director: Sid Marcus

Votes: 118

45. Swab the Duck (1956)

7 min | Animation, Comedy, Short

Baby Huey sees some little ducks playing pirate and wants to join in, but when he jumps on their raft, he sends them flying into the hungry fox's frying pan. Huey accidentally frees them ... See full summary »

Directors: Dave Tendlar, Morey Reden | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Sid Raymond

Votes: 34

46. The Big Shot (II) (1929)

22 min | Short, Comedy

Fat and Snub are a reporter and photographer who try to track down a reclusive Scotsman for an interview and photo.

Director: James D. Davis | Stars: 'Snub' Pollard, Marvin Loback, Thelma Daniels, Harry Martell

Votes: 22

47. Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999)
Episode: One Tough Bug/Pirates of Pumbzance (1999)

TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Timon and Pumbaa face the legendary indestructible superstrong bug. / Timon and Pumbaa join the pirates but when the captain orders them to attack another ship, they turn on him.

Director: Brad Neave | Stars: Paddi Edwards, Jess Harnell, Ernie Sabella, Kevin Schon

Votes: 47

48. Inspector Gadget (1983–2023)
Episode: Pirate Island (1983)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Dr. Claw is kidnapping billionaires and stealing their money. Inspector Gadget rescues the captured billionaires and protects their money. Safety Tip: Skull and crossbones on a bottle means poison.

Directors: Dave Cox, Edouard David, Raymond Jafelice, Ken Stephenson, Bruno Bianchi | Stars: Don Adams, Cree Summer, Frank Welker, Don Francks

Votes: 77

49. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Enlightenment: Part Four (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

As the race nears it's end and the Black Guardian's victory seems all but certain, his counterpart, the White Guardian offers Turlough one final choice.

Director: Fiona Cumming | Stars: Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Mark Strickson, Keith Barron

Votes: 436

50. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: The Pirate Planet: Part Three (1978)

TV-Y | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The Mentiads take the Doctor, Romana and Kimus to a reunion with K9 and Mula, where they set about trying to defeat the Captain's plans.

Director: Pennant Roberts | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson

Votes: 507