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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gore Verbinski. With Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner rel…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
MoviHero lists July 9, 2003 as the release date for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Gore Verbinski is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 9, 2003
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 23m
DirectorGore Verbinski
CastJohnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 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: The Curse of the Black Pearl runs 2h 23m. 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: 7.8/10 from 23,023 votes. Updated Nov 2, 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
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Viewer reaction
“Ah, but you have heard of me. The crew of the Black Pearl are cursed by something most unimaginable, the only way to lift the…”
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“Having been deposed by his crew, "Capt. Jack Sparrow" (Johnny Depp) arrives in Port Royal with little but the clothes he stands up in. He…”
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“My favorite out of the series. In my opinion none of them has been as good as the first. Him just trying to get his…”
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“A classic. Currently rewatching the series during a hurricane, perfect Pirates of the Caribbean weather. (5/5, originally reviewed 8/7/24)”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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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 otherMullroyMullroy runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with Angus Barnett carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherBarbossaBarbossa runs from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End with Geoffrey Rush carrying the role across 2 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
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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