The Pirate Movie
“Buckle Your Swash and Jolly Your Roger for the Funniest Rock 'N Rollickin' Adventure Ever!”
Synopsis
Left behind by her friends on a boat trip, contemporary teen Mabel takes pursuit but is knocked unconscious on an island, where she has a dream involving pirates, sisters, a modern major-general, romance, and adventure.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Pirate Movie 1982 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-27
Top Cast
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Kristy McNichol
Mabel Stanley
Christopher Atkins
Frederic / Fencing Instructor
Ted Hamilton
Pirate King
Bill Kerr
Major-General Stanley / Ice Cream Man
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Ruth
Garry McDonald
Sergeant / Inspector
Chuck McKinney
Samuel
Marc Colombani
Dwarf Pirate
Linda Nagle
Aphrodite
Kate Ferguson
Edith
Rhonda Burchmore
Kate
Cathrine Lynch
Isabel
John Alansu
Chinese Captain
Paul Graham
Pirate
Bernard Ledger
Pirate
Nic Gazzana
Pirate
Richard Boué
Pirate
Chris Hession
Pirate
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.52x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Annakin
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert, Trevor Farrant
- Original Title
- The Pirate Movie
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $5.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Joseph Hamilton International Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Annakin
William S. Gilbert, Trevor Farrant
David Joseph, Ted Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Annakin
Director
Trevor Farrant
Writer
David Joseph
Producer
Aphrodite Kondos
Costume Design
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pirate Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pirate Movie about?
Left behind by her friends on a boat trip, contemporary teen Mabel takes pursuit but is knocked unconscious on an island, where she has a dream involving pirates, sisters, a modern major-general, romance, and adventure.
Who directed The Pirate Movie?
The Pirate Movie was directed by Ken Annakin.
Who stars in The Pirate Movie?
The principal cast of The Pirate Movie includes Kristy McNichol, Christopher Atkins, Ted Hamilton, Bill Kerr, Maggie Kirkpatrick.
When was The Pirate Movie released and how long is it?
The Pirate Movie was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pirate Movie?
The Pirate Movie had a reported production budget of $5.9M and grossed $9M at the worldwide box office (1.52 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pirate Movie?
The Pirate Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).