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
While it's a fantasy, it's known for its depiction of pirate culture and life.
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 a true story, it realistically depicts modern piracy off the coast of Somalia.
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
It realistically portrays life at sea during the Napoleonic wars, including encounters with pirates.
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, it's a realistic portrayal of pirates and treasure hunting.