# Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 79% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 63/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Gore Verbinski |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Action |
| Runtime | 143 min |

## Quick answer

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Johnny Depp’s Cap’n Jack Sparrow swaggered into cinema history — the pirate blockbuster that launched a franchise. Metascore 63/100. Directed by Gore Verbinski.

## Critics consensus

Johnny Depp’s Cap’n Jack Sparrow swaggered into cinema history — the pirate blockbuster that launched a franchise.

## Synopsis

When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.

## Cast

Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook

## Common questions

**Is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl worth watching?**
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Johnny Depp’s Cap’n Jack Sparrow swaggered into cinema history — the pirate blockbuster that launched a franchise.

**What is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl about?**
When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.

**Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?**
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) was directed by Gore Verbinski.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 79%, audience 86%, Metascore 63/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 8.1/10.

**Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl page for current options.

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