The Pirates (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Pirates is a 2014 adventure historical film directed by Seok-hoon Lee. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $64.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Seok-hoon Lee
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Well Go USA Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pirates About?
The premise of The Pirates without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Joseon Dynasty, chaos erupts when the Emperor's prized seal is swallowed by a whale. This event triggers widespread piracy and a desperate search to recover the lost artifact. Ruthless agents and diverse pirate crews compete for the seal, facing dangerous mythical creatures along the way. The quest becomes a high-stakes battle where the fate of the empire is threatened by the turbulent seas and those who seek to control its power.
The Pirates Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pirate
- stop motion animation
- pirate ship
- queen victoria character
- swashbuckler
- chimpanzee
- charles darwin character
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- british literature on screen
- children's literature on screen
- fantasy literature on screen
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- humoristic literature on screen
- 21st century literature on screen
- british humoristic literature on screen
- british fantasy literature on screen
- british children's literature on screen
- scene during end credits
- scene after end credits
- journey shown on map
- anachronism
- male protagonist
- british animation
- slimehouse
- sea adventure
- swashbuckler adventure
- the elephant man character
- criminal hero
- eye patch
- 1830s
- jane austen character
- historical fiction
- hot air balloon
- island
- awards show
- liar revealed
- year 1837
- caribbean
- bearded man
- disguise
- secret society
- ghost
- wanted poster
- flashback
- madagascar
- horse and carriage
- woman disguised as man
- fake beard
- reference to brian blessed
- beefeater
The Director of The Pirates
Directed by Seok-hoon Lee.
- Director Seok-hoon Lee
The Pirates Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Pirates 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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TMDB 70% User score
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Pirates Plot Summary
What happens in The Pirates from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in the year 1837, following the misadventures of the Pirate Captain, an inept yet well-meaning leader of a mismatched crew of amateur pirates, each with their own quirks and idiosyncrasies. Together, they aspire to carve out their own legendary status amidst the perilous expanses of the high seas. To validate his worth and that of his crew, the Pirate Captain decides to enter the prestigious Pirate of the Year competition. This contest rewards the pirate who can plunder the most during the year, presenting a golden opportunity for the underdog captain to make his mark.
Full summary
The whole story of The Pirates, scene by scene
The Pirates Box Office
The Pirates grossed $64.9 million worldwide. $415,775 came from the US and Canada and $64.4 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$64.9M
- US & Canada
- $415.8K
- International
- $64.4M
The Pirates Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Pirates.
How Well Do You Know The Pirates?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Movies Like The Pirates
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pirates, Pirates of the Plain and The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure.
The Pirates FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Pirates, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pirates?
The Pirates runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was The Pirates released?
The Pirates was released on September 12, 2014.
Who directed The Pirates?
The Pirates was directed by Seok-hoon Lee.
How much did The Pirates make at the box office?
The Pirates grossed $64.9 million worldwide ($415,775 domestic, $64.4 million international).
How is The Pirates rated?
The Pirates has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Pirates have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pirates has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Pirates in?
The original language of The Pirates is Korean.
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