Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 22,792 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 143-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 23m on it?
2h 23m of English adventure with a fantasy streak, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 22,792 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 across 22,792 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 23m |
| Watch with family? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Adventure / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Gore Verbinski
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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