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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Directed by Gore Verbinski · 2003 ·

Short answer

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl worth watching?

Yes. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (79%). See the 4 inputs.

74%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

79% Editorial Rating
86% Audience snapshot · excluded
63 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
8.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 23m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · UA (India) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Streaming
Disney+
Language
English

Also known as समुंदर के लुटेरे Piratas del Caribe: La Maldición del Perla Negra Piratas del Caribe: La maldición de la Perla Negra Pirates des Caraïbes : La Malédiction du Black Pearl Fluch der Karibik Piratas do Caribe: A Maldição do Pérola Negra パイレーツ・オブ・カリビアン／呪われた海賊たち 캐리비안의 해적: 블랙펄의 저주

Where to watch

  • Disney+

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Where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+
Malaysia Disney+
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Disney+
Turkey Disney+
United Kingdom Disney+
United States Disney+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (79/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (63/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.
  • Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Adventure

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl worth watching?

Yes — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Adventure, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Johnny Depp’s Cap’n Jack Sparrow swaggered into cinema history — the pirate blockbuster that launched a franchise.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (79%).

What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl about?

When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: frequently asked questions

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl worth watching?

Yes. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

In the United States, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl streams on Disney+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl rated?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is directed by Gore Verbinski and stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davenport.

What is the Metascore for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Metacritic's Metascore for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is 63 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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