The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists

2012 • 88 minutes
4.2
207 reviews
86%
Tomatometer
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About this movie

Set sail for a fun-filled voyage and hilarious pirate antics with the biggest Band of Misfits on the seven seas! When the infamous Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) is shunned once again by his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz, he sets his sights to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award! With his trusted dodo Polly and rag-tag crew at his side, the Pirate Captain will need to battle a diabolical Queen, save a young scientist and never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: Adventure!

Ratings and reviews

4.2
207 reviews
A Google user
November 22, 2012
(not quite sure why the name is different than that of U.K. dvd's or cinemas but what the hey) This film is full of humour, well known english actors as well as american. Following a failure of a pirate as he embarks on an adventure with the dodo to win pirate of the year award. The plot is sturdy, filled with a nice twists and the ending is heart warming, a great sunday afternoon film, or christmas film. As good as wallace and gromit or chicken run. 5 stars
A Google user
October 28, 2012
The latest addition to the Ardman collection has been made! Starring a number of voice actors who are very well known - to people in the UK. It has the storyline of a not-so-brilliant- Pirate Captain trying to get gold so he can win a trophy. I thought the comedy in this film was very good and some things I didn't expect, the whole film was jam-packed with British Cultural references so the rest of the world won't have a clue whats going on. I really liked it all and the characters were funny. The way things were done were very interesting and the whole premise was enjoyable to watch. Not quite a cinema film but do watch it if you happen to see it on because it has a little bit for the older audience than just the kids. Oh yes, did you spot the Blue Peter badge?
A Google user
February 28, 2014
Sadly it's the American version, which took out one or two great jokes and changed the voice of the Albino Pirate for some strange reason.