Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
“Prepare to be blown out of the water.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Elizabeth Swann House Chase SceneOfficial
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Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Jack Sparrow
Geoffrey Rush
Barbossa
Orlando Bloom
Will Turner
Keira Knightley
Elizabeth Swann
Jack Davenport
Norrington
Jonathan Pryce
Governor Weatherby Swann
Lee Arenberg
Pintel
Mackenzie Crook
Ragetti
Damian O'Hare
Lt. Gillette
Giles New
Murtogg
Angus Barnett
Mullroy
David Bailie
Cotton
Michael Berry Jr.
Twigg
Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.
Bo'sun
Kevin McNally
Joshamee Gibbs
Treva Etienne
Koehler
Zoe Saldaña
Anamaria
Guy Siner
Harbormaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 9, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$140M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$655M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.68x
+$515M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott
- Original Score
- Klaus Badelt
- Original Title
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $140M
- Worldwide Gross
- $655M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gore Verbinski
Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert
Klaus Badelt
Dariusz Wolski, Patrick Loungway, David B. Nowell, Alexander Witt
Craig Wood, Stephen E. Rivkin, Arthur Schmidt
Jerry Bruckheimer, Chad Oman, Mike Stenson, Paul Deason, Bruce Hendricks
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Gore Verbinski
Director
Craig Wood
Editor
Terry Rossio
Screenplay
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Ted Elliott
Screenplay
Brian Morris
Production Design
Klaus Badelt
Original Music Composer
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Alex Frisch
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Marshall Ruge
Stunt Coordinator
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl about?
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.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was directed by Gore Verbinski.
Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
The principal cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl includes Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport.
When was Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl released and how long is it?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl had a reported production budget of $140M and grossed $655M at the worldwide box office (4.68 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was composed by Klaus Badelt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).