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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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32% Tomatometer 271 Reviews 54% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
The checkered past of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) catches up to him when he encounters Angelica (Penélope Cruz), a beautiful pirate that Jack once loved then left. Angelica forces him to accompany her to the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the notorious Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Accompanied by a zombie crew, the trio sets sail to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. However, Jack's rival, Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), also seeks the fountain, as does a ship from Spain.
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Critics Consensus

It's shorter and leaner than the previous sequel, but this Pirates runs aground on a disjointed plot and a non-stop barrage of noisy action sequences.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Jun 3, 2011
2/4
just wish this movie had made me feel something, anything, even disappointment or anger. Instead, all I'm left in is a benign state of indifference. Go to Full Review David Denby The New Yorker May 23, 2011
Depp, grimacing, edges in and out of the action and seems irrelevant and bored most of the time. Go to Full Review David Edelstein New York Magazine/Vulture May 23, 2011
I've never seen a film in which what was actually onscreen seemed so irrelevant. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Jun 7, 2023
2/4
But there’s more of commercial in this film than cinema, and the entire project stinks of that ‘obligatory Hollywood sequel’ stench. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Aug 9, 2022
This badly constructed script drowns, and not for a lack of action. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 30, 2020
4/10
From the very opening scene, it's apparent that the magic that once coursed through the veins of the original has all but run dry. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M @RT77296778 Sep 25, 2026 Unwilling to top its epic predecessor with indecisive directorial craft in downsized tone but the production merits remain ever adventurous to solidify the fourth-coming entertainment value, this new, fun and intriguing embarkment is mainly carried by Depp’s riotously enjoyable presence with subtle growth to cherish, albeit unethical reliance, whilst impressed with the cast’s signifying attempt of rejuvenating the franchise on moderately inferior sail. (B+) See more aura R @auramam Sep 15, 2026 o melhor pirata de todos capitão jack sparrow See more stephenpaul C @ash20261234567890 Sep 13, 2026 The worldwide gross is $1,045,713,802.00. See more Samuel G @RT17024543 Sep 11, 2026 A Pirates movie isn't trash at all. 100% great! See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 7, 2026 Not a great movie... enuf said... See more Freedom T @RT19825376 Aug 14, 2026 much better than at world’s end way more fun but still not nearly as good as the first 2 See more Read all reviews
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Rob Marshall

Director

Johnny Depp

Capt. Jack Sparrow

Penélope Cruz

Angelica

Ian McShane

Blackbeard

Geoffrey Rush

Barbossa

Astrid Bergès-Frisbey

Syrena

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Synopsis The checkered past of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) catches up to him when he encounters Angelica (Penélope Cruz), a beautiful pirate that Jack once loved then left. Angelica forces him to accompany her to the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the notorious Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Accompanied by a zombie crew, the trio sets sail to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. However, Jack's rival, Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), also seeks the fountain, as does a ship from Spain.
Director
Rob Marshall
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenwriter
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Seq. Act/Adv Violence|Innuendo|Sensuality|Some Frightening Images)
Genre
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 20, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$241.1M
Runtime
2h 16m
Sound Mix
Dolby, DTS
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