Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
English fantasy film directed by Gore Verbinski
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m 137 min
- Released
- 9 July 2003
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 9 July 2003. It is directed by Gore Verbinski and stars Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Cast
- Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Zoe Saldaña, Treva Etienne, Martin Klebba, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook, Greg Ellis, Angus Barnett, Johnny Depp, Damian O'Hare
- Cinematography
- Dariusz Wolski
- Editing
- Stephen E. Rivkin, Craig Wood, Arthur Schmidt
- Music
- Klaus Badelt, Hans Zimmer
- Written by
- Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
- Produced by
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Jerry Bruckheimer
- Distribution
- InterCom, Disney+, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $140 million
- Box office
- $654.26 million
- Awards
- Silver nugget for the best foreign film; Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film
- Based on
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Set in
- Jamaica, Isla de Muerta
- Filmed in
- Long Beach, The Bahamas, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 July 2003
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes, or 137 min.
When did Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl release?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl released on 9 July 2003.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is directed by Gore Verbinski.
Who is in the cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
The cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl includes Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Zoe Saldaña, Treva Etienne and Martin Klebba.
Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl online?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl streams on Disney+.
How much did Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl earn at the box office?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl grossed $654.26 million on a budget of $140 million.
What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl rated in the US?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl based on a true story or a book?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is based on Pirates of the Caribbean.
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