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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

“Live forever or die trying.”

6.6/10 · 15,291 votes 2h 16m pg-13 ActionFantasyAdventure

#108 of 249 films from 2011 #986 of 2168 in action

Directed by Rob Marshall · Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Tim Powers

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Overview

When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Cast

Johnny Deppas Jack Sparrow
Penélope Cruzas Angelica
Geoffrey Rushas Hector Barbossa
Ian McShaneas Edward "Blackbeard" Teach
Kevin McNallyas Joshamee Gibbs
Sam Claflinas Philip
Àstrid Bergès-Frisbeyas Syrena
Stephen Grahamas Scrum
Keith Richardsas Captain Teague
Richard Griffithsas King George
Greg Ellisas Groves
Damian O'Hareas Gillette
Óscar Jaenadaas The Spaniard
Anton Lesseras Lord John Carteret

Facts

Release dateMay 15, 2011
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) — longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure
LanguageEN
Budget$379,000,000
Box office$1,046,721,266 (2.8× budget)
IMDbtt1298650

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Questions

How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides?
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 15,291 votes, which places it #108 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 57%) and #986 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides?
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was directed by Rob Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), Chicago (2002), Mary Poppins Returns (2018).
Who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides?
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow; Penélope Cruz as Angelica; Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa; Ian McShane as Edward "Blackbeard" Teach; Kevin McNally as Joshamee Gibbs; Sam Claflin as Philip.
What is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/131.

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