The Pirates! Band of Misfits.

Name: The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2012-04-27
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, Salma Hayek, Anton Yelchin

An award is a dangerous thing to chase.

An enthusiastic pirate captain pursues a prestigious prize and becomes tangled in a scientist's plans after discovering that his ship's bird is exceptionally rare.

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Why it’s a little special

Detailed stop-motion sets and visual jokes make the captain's vanity and eventual loyalty fun to follow.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Weapons, comic violence, animal capture and threats, drinking, mild rude humor, and occasional frightening moments.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Peter Lord
Starring: Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton, Salma Hayek, Anton Yelchin, David Tennant, Lenny Henry, Brian Blessed, Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Piven, Mike Cooper, David Schneider
Release date: April 27, 2012
Runtime: 88 minutes
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Studio: Sony Pictures Animation Inc.
Language: English