Best Pirate Movies

Last updated: August 2, 2026

From talking parrots, treasure hunts, and swashbuckling storylines, pirate movies are known captivators of the imagination. This list offers options for various ages and stages—with gentler, less intense choices for younger kids and more complex storylines for older children and tweens. Be sure to check out age ratings and content grids to find the perfect pirate movie for your family.

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Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer Poster Image

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Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer

age 3+

Bob's crew searches for treasure; lots of positive messages.

December 28, 2010 2010 NR (60 minutes)

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book! Poster Image

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book!

age 3+

Friendly themes abound when swashbucklers meet the Darlings.

January 6, 2015 2015 NR (141 minutes)

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky Poster Image

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky

age 3+

Delightful lessons and swashbuckling fun for preschoolers.

October 16, 2012 2012 NR (49 minutes)

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake's Never Land Rescue Poster Image

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake's Never Land Rescue

age 3+

Fun-filled adventure is engaging for young pirate fans.

November 19, 2013 2013 NR (148 minutes)

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Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

age 5+

Entertaining, humorous take on biblical story.

October 4, 2002 2002 G (83 minutes)

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The Pirate Fairy

age 5+

Amusing pirate-themed Tinker Bell adventure; some violence.

April 1, 2014 2014 G (90 minutes)

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Muppet Treasure Island

age 6+

Hilarious high seas adventure with lots of pirate action.

July 26, 1996 1996 G (99 minutes)

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Shipwrecked

age 6+

An exciting adventure, and a lot of fun to watch.

March 1, 1991 1991 PG (92 minutes)

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The Pirates! Band of Misfits Poster Image

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The Pirates! Band of Misfits

age 6+

Pirate adventure blends Victorian history, high-seas fun.

April 27, 2012 2012 PG (87 minutes)

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The Crimson Pirate Poster Image

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The Crimson Pirate

age 7+

Carnival-like 1950s pirate yarn is fun for all.

September 27, 1952 1952 NR (106 minutes)

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Treasure Island (1950) Poster Image

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Treasure Island (1950)

age 7+

Avast! Disney's live-action, seagoing landmark.

July 19, 1950 1950 PG (96 minutes)

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Swiss Family Robinson

age 8+

Good intro to older movies for kids; watch for stereotypes.

December 21, 1960 1960 G (126 minutes)

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Treasure Planet movie poster: Jim Hawkins and crew on a sailing ship in space

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Treasure Planet

age 8+

Outer-space pirate treasure hunt has fun, intense battles.

November 27, 2002 2002 PG (95 minutes)

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Un Disfraz para Nicolas (A Costume for Nicolas) Poster Image

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Un Disfraz para Nicolas (A Costume for Nicolas)

age 8+

Animated movie about imaginative boy with Down syndrome.

August 14, 2020 2020 NR (80 minutes)

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Finding 'Ohana Movie Poster: Illustrated collage of pictures of characters and a rocky landscape

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Finding 'Ohana

age 9+

Fun Hawaii adventure celebrates culture; peril, language.

January 29, 2021 2021 PG (123 minutes)

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Peter Pan (2003)

age 9+

Charming live-action tale has intense peril, some violence.

December 25, 2003 2003 PG (100 minutes)

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The Adventures of Tintin

age 9+

Whirlwind animated adventure is a visual treat for tweens.

December 21, 2011 2011 PG (107 minutes)

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The Princess Bride

age 9+

Witty, winsome fairy tale has violence, language.

September 25, 1987 1987 PG (98 minutes)

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The Goonies

age 10+

Classic '80s adventure has lots of swearing, some scares.

April 6, 1985 1985 PG (114 minutes)

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I, Pastafari: A Flying Spaghetti Monster Story Poster Image

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I, Pastafari: A Flying Spaghetti Monster Story

age 11+

Irreverent docu challenges religion; violent news clips.

July 7, 2020 2020 NR (56 minutes)

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