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7.4 / 10(17,711 votes)IMDbPG-1320062h 31m$1.07B Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

“Captain Jack is back!”

Synopsis

Captain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. To escape eternal servitude aboard the Flying Dutchman, ever-crafty Jack must track down the still-beating heart of Jones. But he won’t do it alone: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are drawn back into another one of his perilous quests—assuming they can evade execution for aiding a pirate.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Buenos Aires

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

July 7, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 5, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.33x ROI)

Production Budget

$200M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.07B

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.33x

+$866.2M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $200MWorldwide: $1.07B

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gore Verbinski
Screenplay & Story
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Original Score
Hans Zimmer
Original Title
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Turkish, Greek, Mandarin
Runtime
2h 31m
Production Budget
$200M
Worldwide Gross
$1.07B
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Second Mate Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gore Verbinski

Screenplay & Story

Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Jay Wolpert, Stuart Beattie

Original Score & Music

Hans Zimmer

Director of Photography

Dariusz Wolski, David B. Nowell, Peter Zuccarini

Film Editing

Stephen E. Rivkin, Craig Wood

Producers

Jerry Bruckheimer, Bruce Hendricks, Mike Stenson, Eric McLeod, Chad Oman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Jay WolpertCharacters:Stuart BeattieCharacters:Ted ElliottCharacters:Terry Rossio

Department Leadership Roster

Gore Verbinski

Gore Verbinski

Director

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Original Music Composer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Producer

Dariusz Wolski

Dariusz Wolski

Director of Photography

Stephen E. Rivkin

Stephen E. Rivkin

Editor

Craig Wood

Editor

Rick Heinrichs

Rick Heinrichs

Production Design

Ted Elliott

Ted Elliott

Screenplay

Terry Rossio

Terry Rossio

Screenplay

John Knoll

John Knoll

Visual Effects Supervisor

Penny Rose

Costume Design

George Marshall Ruge

Stunt Coordinator

Huseyin Caner

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ryan Tudhope

Ryan Tudhope

Visual Effects Supervisor

Charles Gibson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest about?

Captain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. To escape eternal servitude aboard the Flying Dutchman, ever-crafty Jack must track down the still-beating heart of Jones. But he won’t do it alone: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are drawn back into another one of his perilous quests—assuming they can evade execution for aiding a pirate.

Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was directed by Gore Verbinski.

Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?

The principal cast of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest includes Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Bill Nighy.

When was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest released and how long is it?

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.

What was the box office and production budget of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $1.07B at the worldwide box office (5.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was composed by Hans Zimmer.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest based on a book or true story?

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jay Wolpert", Characters: "Stuart Beattie", Characters: "Ted Elliott", Characters: "Terry Rossio".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest 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.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).