Old Pirate Movies

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Rated PG-13

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 swashbuckling adventure film directed by Gore Verbinski, based on the Disney theme park ride of the same name. It follows the story of the cursed pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as he searches for his beloved ship, the Black Pearl, which has been taken over by the evil undead pirate Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). Along the way, Jack teams up with the spirited Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and the feisty Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), while also fighting off Barbossa's undead crew and the British Navy, who are both after the Black Pearl. With the help of Jack's pirate crew, they must find a way to break the curse and restore the Black Pearl to its rightful owner.

From Joss Whedon, starring Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk
Rated PG-13

"Serenity" is a sci-fi action-adventure film written and directed by Joss Whedon. The story takes place hundreds of years in the future, in a time when humans have colonized a distant planet called Miranda and are threatened by a powerful and relentless enemy known as the Reavers. The story follows Captain Malcolm Reynolds and his rag-tag crew of the spaceship Serenity as they battle against the Reavers and try to uncover the dark secret behind Miranda. Along the way, they band together to fight for their freedom and the future of humanity. Along the way, they must deal with a powerful government operative and a ruthless assassin. The film is an exciting, thrilling ride that blends action, drama, and humor.

From Paul Greengrass, starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Catherine Keener
Rated PG-13

Captain Phillips is a biographical drama based on a true story of the 2009 hijacking of a US cargo ship by Somali pirates. Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) is in charge of the ship, and the film follows his struggle to survive the ordeal. The film starts off with the pirates boarding the ship and Phillips doing all he can to protect his crew. After several attempts to outsmart and outrun the pirates, Phillips and his crew are held hostage. The US Navy arrives and attempts to intervene, but the Somali pirates threaten to kill Phillips if they don't back off. Eventually, the Navy launches a successful rescue mission and Captain Phillips is saved. The film ends with Phillips returning home to his family.

From Michael Curtiz, starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Lionel Atwill, Basil Rathbone
Rated Passed

Captain Blood is a thrilling swashbuckler adventure film set in the 17th century. It follows the story of an Irish doctor, Peter Blood (Errol Flynn), who is unjustly convicted of treason in 1685 and sold into slavery in the Caribbean. He escapes and becomes the leader of a band of buccaneers, earning the name "Captain Blood". With the help of his crew, Captain Blood seeks revenge on his former captors and fights to reclaim his honor. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter (Olivia de Havilland) of the English governor who sentenced him. A classic action-adventure film, Captain Blood features thrilling sword fights, daring stunts, and a heroic performance by Errol Flynn.

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Kinney, starring Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, Hans Conried, Bill Thompson
Rated G

From Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, Roscoe Lee Browne
Rated PG

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush
Rated PG-13

From Byron Haskin, starring Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton, Basil Sydney, Walter Fitzgerald
Rated PG

From Directors: Brian Henson, David Lane, starring Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop
Rated G

From Steven Spielberg, starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins
Rated PG

From Rob Marshall, starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush
Rated PG-13

From Peggy Holmes, starring Mae Whitman, Christina Hendricks, Tom Hiddleston, Lucy Liu
Rated G

From Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg, starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

From Roman Polanski, starring Walter Matthau, Cris Campion, Damien Thomas, Olu Jacobs
Rated PG-13

From Mel Damski, starring Graham Chapman, Peter Boyle, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong
Rated PG

From Directors: Robin Budd, Donovan Cook, starring Blayne Weaver, Harriet Owen, Corey Burton, Jeff Bennett
Rated G

From Renny Harlin, starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin
Rated PG-13

From Joe Wright, starring Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara
Rated PG

From Stewart Raffill, starring Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston
Rated PG

From Ken Annakin, starring Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Bill Kerr
Rated PG