Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom
Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save Elizabeth Swann, the governor's daughter and his love, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.
Why you'll love it
This film revitalized the pirate genre with a captivating story, memorable characters, and high-seas adventure.
Captain Phillips
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Why you'll love it
A modern take on piracy, this film is based on the true story of a cargo ship hijacking by Somali pirates.
The Goonies
Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Why you'll love it
A group of kids embark on a thrilling quest to find a pirate treasure, making for an iconic 80s adventure.
Treasure Island
Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton, Basil Sydney
The treasure seeking adventures of young Jim Hawkins and pirate captain Long John Silver.
Why you'll love it
Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, this film offers a quintessential pirate adventure with treasure hunts and mutiny.
Hook
Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts
When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.
Why you'll love it
A unique take on the Peter Pan tale, featuring the pirate Captain Hook as the main antagonist in a story about rediscovering one's youth.