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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012): Cast & Plot

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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! is a 2012 animated comedy starring Imelda Staunton as Queen Victoria (voice), Mike Cooper and Hugh Grant. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Original language
English
Studio
Aardman
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The story

What Is The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! About?

The premise of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An enthusiastic pirate captain and his quirky crew embark on a chaotic adventure to outwit their rivals. Their journey takes them from distant, exotic shores to the heart of Victorian London, encountering a lovelorn scientist and a scheming queen along the way. It's a plunderful life filled with unexpected twists and turns.

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Cast & crew

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! Cast & Characters

Imelda Staunton leads the cast as Queen Victoria (voice), with Mike Cooper as Admiral Collingwood (voice) and Hugh Grant as Pirate Captain (voice).

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Plot

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! Plot Summary

What happens in The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1837 London, Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood [Mike Cooper] informs Queen Victoria [Imelda Staunton] that the Royal Navy has defeated France, Russia, Portugal, China, and Wales, leading her to believe the fleet now rules the world’s oceans. Yet Collingwood warns that pirates still threaten the seas, a menace the Queen vows to eradicate.

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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! Trailers & Videos

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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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FAQ

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!?

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! released?

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! was released on March 12, 2012.

Who is in the cast of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!?

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! stars Imelda Staunton as Queen Victoria (voice), Mike Cooper as Admiral Collingwood (voice) and Hugh Grant as Pirate Captain (voice), among 20 credited actors.

Does The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! have a post-credit scene?

No. The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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