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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Directed by Gore Verbinski · 2003 ·

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

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (86%) responded more warmly than critics (79%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

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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Runtime
2h 23m
Streaming
Disney+
Language
English

Where to watch

  • Disney+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Celluloid editorial verdict

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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