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
Despite being a fantasy, it's a popular pirate-themed movie with a lot of historical elements.
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
Based on the true story of the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, it's a modern take on piracy.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd
During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.
Why you'll love it
A naval warfare film set during the Napoleonic Wars, it features a British captain pursuing a French war vessel around South America.
Cutthroat Island
Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella
A female pirate and her companion race against their rivals to find a hidden island that contains a fabulous treasure.
Why you'll love it
A swashbuckling adventure film about a woman who inherits a treasure map and must fend off rival pirates.