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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rob Marshall. With Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.
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6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
MoviHero lists May 15, 2011 as the release date for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Rob Marshall is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Penélope Cruz as Angelica, Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa, Ian McShane as Edward "Blackbeard" Teach. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 15, 2011
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorRob Marshall
CastJohnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Penélope Cruz as Angelica, Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa, Ian McShane as Edward "Blackbeard" Teach
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 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: On Stranger Tides runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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: 6.6/10 from 15,397 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
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“View it as a spin off and it's a rollicking treasure seeking adventure.”
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“Not a bad movie. Part 4 has Jack Sparrow on a quest to find the fountain of youth. A lot of the important cast that…”
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“At least this is bit shorter than the previous edition of the franchise, but sadly it isn't really any better.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You were the only Pirate I thought I would pass for.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherHector BarbossaHector Barbossa runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with Geoffrey Rush carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherJoshamee GibbsJoshamee Gibbs runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with Kevin McNally carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherScrumScrum runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with Stephen Graham carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherEdward "Blackbeard" TeachEdward "Blackbeard" Teach appears in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).Open character guide otherAngelicaAngelica appears in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011).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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