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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gore Verbinski. With Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Captain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. To escape eternal servitude aboard the Flying Dutchman, ever-crafty Jack must track down the still-beating heart of Jones. But he won’t do it alone: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are drawn back into another one of his perilous quests—assuming they can evade execution for aiding a pirate.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCaptain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. To escape eternal servitude aboard the…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
MoviHero lists July 6, 2006 as the release date for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Gore Verbinski is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, Jack Davenport as Norrington. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 6, 2006
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 31m
DirectorGore Verbinski
CastJohnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann, Jack Davenport as Norrington
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest runs 2h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 17,789 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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Viewer reaction
“Part 2 introduces Davy Jones. Jack Sparrow has owed Davy a debt. Now Davy intends to make Jack make good on that debt. One way…”
Viewer reaction
“I usually think that a good spell of time between an original and a sequel is a good thing.”
Viewer reaction
“In most aspects, this movie earns five stars.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I am the sea.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBootstrap BillBootstrap Bill runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Stellan Skarsgård carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherDavy JonesDavy Jones runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Bill Nighy carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherGibbsGibbs runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Kevin McNally carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherGovernor Weatherby SwannGovernor Weatherby Swann runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Jonathan Pryce carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherElizabeth SwannElizabeth Swann runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Keira Knightley carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherWill TurnerWill Turner runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Orlando Bloom carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherNorringtonNorrington runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Jack Davenport carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherRagettiRagetti runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Mackenzie Crook carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherCottonCotton runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with David Bailie carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherPintelPintel runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Lee Arenberg carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherJack SparrowCaptain Jack Sparrow is a pirate survivor who turns bluff, instinct, charm and apparent chaos into a style all his own—often making it difficult to tell where the act ends and the plan begins.Open character guide
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