The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Pirates! Band of Misfits is a 2012 adventure animated film directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $123.1 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Pirates! Band of Misfits About?
The premise of The Pirates! Band of Misfits without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic but somewhat delusional pirate captain and his unconventional crew set sail to win the prestigious Pirate Of The Year Award. Their quest takes them on a thrilling adventure from the dangerous Blood Island to Victorian London. Along the way, they face a formidable queen and encounter a lovelorn scientist, all while navigating treacherous waters and hilarious mishaps in this animated swashbuckling comedy.
The Director of The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt.
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Co-director Peter Lord - Co-director Jeff Newitt
More from Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt
More films directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt, best-rated first: Chicken Run, So You Want To Be A Pirate!, Adam and War Story.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Pirates! Band of Misfits 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
164 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Pirates! Band of Misfits Plot Summary
What happens in The Pirates! Band of Misfits 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
In 1837 London, Admiral Collingwood informs Queen Victoria about the Royal Navy’s dominance over the seas while also noting their ongoing struggles with pirates. At the same time, the Pirate Captain enters an annual competition on Blood Island known as the Pirate of the Year. This contest centers around the pirate who can steal the most treasure, making it a fierce battleground for pride and glory. After several unsuccessful attempts at plundering various ships, the Captain, along with his quirky crew, manages to raid the HMS Beagle and capture none other than Charles Darwin.
Full summary
The whole story of The Pirates! Band of Misfits, scene by scene
The Pirates! Band of Misfits Box Office & Budget
The Pirates! Band of Misfits grossed $123.1 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $31.1 million came from the US and Canada and $92 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$123.1M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31.1M
- International
- $92M
- Budget
- $55M
The Pirates! Band of Misfits Awards & Nominations
The Pirates! Band of Misfits was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Oscars 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Peter Lord
The Pirates! Band of Misfits Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 4 trailers and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Official US Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS (3D) - Official International Trailer
- Featurette The Pirates! Band Of Misfits - "Making Of" Featurette
How Well Do You Know The Pirates! Band of Misfits?
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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What is the name of the Pirate Captain's beloved pet dodo?
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The Pirates! Band of Misfits FAQ: Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Pirates! Band of Misfits, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pirates! Band of Misfits?
The Pirates! Band of Misfits runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Pirates! Band of Misfits released?
The Pirates! Band of Misfits was released on April 27, 2012.
Who directed The Pirates! Band of Misfits?
The Pirates! Band of Misfits was directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt.
More films by Peter Lord How much did The Pirates! Band of Misfits make at the box office?
The Pirates! Band of Misfits grossed $123.1 million worldwide ($31.1 million domestic, $92 million international) on a budget of $55 million.
How is The Pirates! Band of Misfits rated?
The Pirates! Band of Misfits has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was The Pirates! Band of Misfits nominated for any awards?
The Pirates! Band of Misfits received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Pirates! Band of Misfits have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Pirates! Band of Misfits has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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