i really like it but it is violent, has lots of rum, and has a few bad words. it shows charachters being stabbed, shot, and knocked out. it is pretty scary and gross, like when a charachter has a fake eye and gets stabbed by a fork in his eye and the fork just sticks out of his eye for a while. the skeletons will probably scare kids and there is alot of drinking. they say the h word alot.
Tools for this page
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Rip-roaring fun for kids who don't mind skeletons.
Themes in this movie include: friendship, revenge
updated 09.28.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
The good stuff
-
Role models:
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Parents need to know that there's lots of violence for a PG-13, and while it is not especially graphic, there are images, including the literally skeleton pirate crew and a false eyeball that keeps coming out, that may be disturbing to some viewers. There are some revealing bodices and some mild sexual references, including prostitutes (not explicit and no nudity or sexual situations). There is some strong and colorful pirate language. Characters drink rum and get tipsy.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the rules/guidelines distinction and the movie's many broken promises.
- Families could talk about the history of pirates and where they came from and if they still exist.
Our Members Say
See all 110 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
great action adventure movie
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Awesome movie! 13+.
Great movie, but is very violent and a little scary. Ages 13+.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
not pg-13
Very good movie i dont know y it is rated pg-13 I think it is appropriate for younger children but not to young
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES!!!!!!!
I love this movie!! I didn't find it scary at all!! My little brother saw it when he was 8 years old, and didn't have nihtmares or anything!!! Johnny Depp rocked in this movie!! He is soo awesome! I would reccomend this movie to anyone!! This movie was really funny, and it had tons of action!! I would give this movie an A+++++!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
just rum
lots of rum ut times are changing this wud be appropriate for eight year olds in my eyes. they dont even show blood... its ment 4 kidz
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Even though it's violent, it's a must see!!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
can be too much for some kids
we really like these movies, but they are for kids that can tell the difference between fact and fiction
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Pretty good movie just is a tad bit languagy and has some "scences"
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Suitable for ages 6+
Personally, I find this movie very appropriate. Yes, there's violence but it is VERY comical. Sure theres some language and sexual content but at that age, who doesn't want to be a pirate? I know I did. Anyway, not letting your child see this is a mistake. He/she will love it.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Wow!
Wow! I love that movie! Better than Dead Mans Chest! I like it and will watch it again!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Good Movie!
SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
kooollll ass brooo
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
pirates of the caribbean fits for any age...its d best movie ive ever been watched..johny depp was great..i cant wait for the part 4..
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
laughed
ffsdfsdfsdfsddsfsdfsd fsfsd dsfds fsdf sf sdf dsfdf f df df df d dfdsfsdfsdfsfs sdsdfsdfdssdf
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
I loved this movie
Its the best one in the series in my opinion.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
too violent for younger kids
Pirates of the caribbean is a movie that is probably too scary and violent for younger kids. Starting at 6 years old you should be able to see it.
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents say it's too violent |
Have you seen it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
Lists for kids who love adventures
Best Pirate Movies
- The Goonies
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
- See all 9 titles we recommend
