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Best Pirate Movies

Yarrr, matey! X marks the spot for our list of the best pirate movies! Raise the Jolly Roger, or simply pick one of these high seas adventures for your next family movie night. From the friendly fun of Jake and the Never Land Pirates to the signature swagger of Captain Jack Sparrow, pirate fans of all ages will be able to find something to tickle their fancy. Although many swashbucklers are scalawags and known for fighting, drinking, and stealing, we've included plenty of pirates who are role models for courage, perseverance, and teamwork (talking parrot and eye patch not included).

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MOVIE

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

age 3+

Friendly themes abound when swashbucklers meet the Darlings.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky

age 3+

Delightful lessons and swashbuckling fun for preschoolers.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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MOVIE

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

age 5+

Entertaining, humorous take on biblical story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)
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MOVIE

Peter Pan

age 7+

Stereotypes mar otherwise jaunty Disney adventure classic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1953)
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MOVIE

The Pirate Fairy

age 5+

Amusing pirate-themed Tinker Bell adventure; some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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MOVIE

Blackbeard's Ghost

age 6+

A yo-ho-wholesome retread of Disney favorites.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1968)
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MOVIE

Muppet Treasure Island

age 6+

Hilarious high seas adventure with lots of pirate action.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1996)
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MOVIE

The Pirate

age 6+

Garland sings, Kelly dances in the Caribbean.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1948)
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MOVIE

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

age 6+

Pirate adventure blends Victorian history, high-seas fun.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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MOVIE

The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!

age 6+

Lots of peril and adventure in clever princess tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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MOVIE

The Crimson Pirate

age 7+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1952)
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MOVIE

Treasure Island (1934)

age 7+

Spry adaptation of beloved pirate yarn has a treasured cast.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1934)
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MOVIE

Treasure Island (1950)

age 7+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1950)
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Timecrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's Cove

age 8+

Tale of kids versus time-traveling pirates has some peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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MOVIE

Peter Pan (2003)

age 9+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2003)
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MOVIE

Treasure Planet

age 9+

Outer-space pirate treasure hunt lots of fun; fab animation.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)
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MOVIE

The Goonies

age 10+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1985)
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One Piece: Stampede

age 11+

Fun anime pirate adventure has cartoon violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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MOVIE

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

age 12+

Rip-roaring fun for kids who don't mind skeletons.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2003)
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MOVIE

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

age 12+

Action-packed sequel has lots of violence, scary moments.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2006)