Highest-Rated Movies about 'Pirate Ship'

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), The Lego Movie (2014), The Goonies (1985), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Peter Pan (1953), The Crimson Pirate (1952), Daffy Duck's Movie: Fantastic Island (1983), The Pirates of Penzance (1983) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Pirate Ship movies.

#16. Against All Flags (1952)

Storyline: In 1700, the pirates of Madagascar menace the India trade; British officer Brian Hawke has himself cashiered, flogged, and set adrift to infiltrate the pirate "republic." There, Hawke meets lovely Spitfire Stevens, a pirate captain in her own right, and the sparks begin to fly; but wooing a pirate poses unique problems. Especially after he rescues adoring young Princess Patma from a captured ship. Meanwhile, Hawke's secret mission proceeds to an action-packed climax.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: swashbuckler, musket, flintlock rifle, flintlock pistol, kiss, pirate ship, crew ...

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#17. The Buccaneer (1938)

Storyline: In the War of 1812, the British have sacked Washington and hope to capture New Orleans, where pirate Jean Lafitte romances blueblooded Annette de Remy and openly sells his loot in a pirates' market. But he never attacks American ships. Can the British bribe Lafitte to help them? Can Lafitte persuade American authorities of his loyalty? Will a love triangle between Annette and pretty Dutch girl Gretchen (survivor of a pirates' prize) bring about Lafitte's undoing?—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: based on novel, dog, lieutenant, bare chested male, dinner, fire, slave ...

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#18. The Buccaneer (1958)

Storyline: During the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.—Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>

Plot Keywords: pirate, death by hanging, hanging, sailing, introduction, prologue, horse ...

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#19. Merton of the Movies (1947)

Storyline: In 1915, Kansas theatre usher Merton Gill is a rabid silent-movie fan. When he brings Mammoth Studios free publicity by imitating star Lawrence Rupert's heroics, they bring him to Hollywood to generate another headline; he thinks he'll get a movie contract. Disillusioned, he haunts the casting offices, where he meets and is consoled by Phyllis Montague, bit player and stunt-woman. When Merton finally gets his "break," though, it's not quite what he envisioned...—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: based on play, detective, drunkenness, employment agency, falling into water, jumping from height, kiss on the lips ...

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#20. The Pagemaster (1994)

Storyline: This is the story of a young boy named Richard Tyler, who spouts statistics about the possibility of accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While riding his bike home, Richard finds shelter from a storm inside a nearby library. Richard slips and is knocked unconscious while exploring a rotunda in the library. Upon awakening, he is led on a journey through conflicts and events that resemble fictional stories, keeping him from finding the exit from the library.

Plot Keywords: young boy, treehouse, book, journey, escape, thunderstorm, telephone booth ...

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#21. My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)

Storyline: After a dark force conquers Canterlot, the Mane 6 - Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity - embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their homeland.—Yamerah Bing

Plot Keywords: hat, domination, invasion, princess, unicorn, pearl, mountain ...

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#22. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)

Storyline: During a fight between the Krusty Krab and Plankton, the secret formula disappears and all of Bikini Bottom goes into a terrible apocalypse. The Bikini Bottomites go crazy and they all believe that Spongebob and Plankton stole the secret formula. The two new teammates create a time machine to get the secret formula before it disappears and also go to some weird places along the way including a time paralex where they meet a time wizard named Bubbles who is a dolphin. The two later get to the time when the formula disappeared and take it back to the present day time. They then realized that it's a fake formula Plankton made when he was taking the real one and the Bikini Bottomites try to destroy Spongebob (Plankton runs away) Spongebob smells Krabby patties and so does everyone else so the Bikini Bottomites follow it (instead of destroying Spongebob) and they arrive at the bank of the surface. Everyone except Spongebob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and a stowaway Plankton go ...

Plot Keywords: dinosaur, surrealism, transformation, underwater, cgi, sequel, quest ...

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#23. Moomins on the Riviera (2014)

Storyline: The Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My set sail for the Riviera, where, after a journey fraught with storms and desert island dangers, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomin learns that jealousy's sting is the most painful of all. When Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name 'de Moomin', an exasperated Moominmamma retires to the relative calm of their trusty old boat. For the very first time, the unity of the Moomins is threatened.—Handle Productions

Plot Keywords: pirate, beach, dog, duel, f rated, based on comic strip, strong female character ...

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#24. Return to Never Land (2002)

Storyline: The classic tale of 'Peter Pan' continues in Disney's sequel 'Return to Never Land'. In 1940 on a world besieged by World War II, Wendy, now grown up, has two children, one of them is her daughter, Jane. She wears her trench coat during the air raid, and later that night, Wendy tries to give her own children hope by telling them of her magical experiences with Peter Pan in Never Land. However, Jane, Wendy's daughter, sees it all as make believe and refuses to believe in the tales. That is, until the villainous Captain Hook mistakes her for Wendy and abducts her to Never Land in an attempt to lure and capture Peter Pan. Peter Pan's quest to return Jane safely home is jeopardized until she can begin to believe in the magic of imagination.

Plot Keywords: little boy, based on novel, treasure, sequel, magic, friendship, fantasy world ...

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#25. Long John Silver (1954)

Storyline: After the Treasure Island adventure, Long John Silver turns up on a British Caribbean island, where he hears that rival pirate Mendoza has taken the ship carrying the governor's daughter...and his young friend Jim Hawkins. Naturally, there's more to his rescue plan than meets the eye; he hopes to get a new ship and go back for more treasure...—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: character name as title, pirate ship, flintlock pistol, flintlock rifle, mutiny, treasure hunt, male female relationship ...

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#26. Cutthroat Island (1995)

Storyline: Morgan Adams and her slave, William Shaw, are on a quest to recover the three portions of a treasure map. Unfortunately, the final portion is held by her murderous uncle, Dawg. Her crew is skeptical of her leadership abilities, so she must complete her quest before they mutiny against her. This is made yet more difficult by the efforts of the British crown to end her piratical raids.

Plot Keywords: treasure, monkey, female protagonist, sword fight, pirate ship, treasure map, pirate ...

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#27. Pan (2015)

Storyline: An orphan boy (Levi Miller) discovers his destiny as Peter Pan in this vividly realized fantasy, and is whisked away to an enchanted land to battle the fearsome pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman) with the help of the warrior woman Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara)..

Plot Keywords: orphan, kicked in the butt, fantasy world, journey, reference to peter pan, 1940s, child hero ...

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#28. The Quest (1996)

Storyline: Christopher Dubois embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery that spans the globe. Kidnapped and enslaved by gun smugglers, sold by pirates and thrust into the murky underworld of gambling and kickboxing, Chris' journey takes him to forbidding Muay Thai Island where deadly martial arts are taught, the colonial splendor of British East Asia, the dank back alleys of Bangkok, desolate deserts once trodden by the warriors of Genghis Khan and finally, the ancient Lost City. There he must face the ultimate test of his manhood in the fabled Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes. He must reach deep inside and access all of the determination, strength of character, and sense of selfless honor within in order to triumph over ...

Plot Keywords: martial arts tournament, underground fighting, boxer, boxing, combat, kickboxing, orphan ...

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#29. The Golden Hawk (1952)

Storyline: Kit Gerardo, also known as The Hawk, is one of Frances's most daring privateers, rescues Rouge from a Spanish ship. She is also a pirate, working to restore the fortune the French took from her. When Kit is captured by the governor of Cartagena, Luis del Toro, Rouge demands that he be hanged for piracy. Only one person knows it, but Kit is the governor's son.—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

Plot Keywords: revenge, historical, jamaica, epic battle, sea battle, male female relationship, mother son relationship ...

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#30. The Pirate Movie (1982)

Storyline: A parody/homage to Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, The Pirate Movie is a comedy/musical utilizing both new songs and parodies from the original, as well as references to popular films of the time, including Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. In your typical boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy fights girl with swords plot, the story revolves around Mabel, the youngest of Maj. Gen. Stanley's many daughters, and Frederic, an ex-Pirate of Penzance. They fall in love and proceed to retrieve the Stanleys' fortune from the Pirates (stolen 20 years ago). The Pirate King informs Frederic that since he was a Leap Year baby born on February 29, Frederic is still technically the King's apprentice. Frederic must then decide between duty and honor--the only good qualities the King taught him- and true love.—Todd Kogutt: SCAVENGER

Plot Keywords: kneed in the groin, ship sinking, cockatoo, telescope, looking in a window, bare chested male, map ...

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