Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
Kernel Score: 83% · 15,263 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Released: 2007-05-19
Runtime: 169 minutes
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A big, noisy and overlong finale to the pirate trilogy, with a plot so tangled that even fans struggle. Still, the spectacle, the maelstrom battle and Jack Sparrow's chaos have plenty of fans.
Watch it if you
- watched the first two films
- love big swashbuckling spectacle
- enjoy Jack Sparrow's antics
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- dislike convoluted plots
Best for: Big-screen adventure night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Captain Jack Sparrow is trapped in Davy Jones' Locker when his pirate brethren begin a desperate quest to locate and rescue him. Follow their wild seafaring adventures from exotic Singapore to World's End and beyond.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 pirate adventure has frequent sword fights, fantasy peril, and mild innuendo typical of the franchise.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent swashbuckling sword fights, a mass hanging reference, and fantasy peril throughout.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Pirates are frequently shown drinking rum, consistent with the franchise's tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
If you liked Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — 87%: The first film, and by far the tightest
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) — 84%: The middle film that sets this one up
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Swashbuckling adventure with plenty of charm
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) — 97%: Epic fantasy finale with a huge battle
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) — 92%: Grand fantasy sequel with a large-scale battle
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) — 89%: Big space opera with a tragic turn
Director
Gore Verbinski
Cast
- Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow
- Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa
- Orlando Bloom as Will Turner
- Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann
- Jack Davenport as Norrington
- Bill Nighy as Davy Jones
- Jonathan Pryce as Governor Weatherby Swann
- Lee Arenberg as Pintel
- Mackenzie Crook as Ragetti
- Kevin McNally as Gibbs
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End FAQ
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A big, noisy and overlong finale to the pirate trilogy, with a plot so tangled that even fans struggle. Still, the spectacle, the maelstrom battle and Jack Sparrow's chaos have plenty of fans.
Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
In the US you can stream Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End OK for kids?
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 pirate adventure has frequent sword fights, fantasy peril, and mild innuendo typical of the franchise.
What movies are like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
If you liked Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, try Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, The Princess Bride and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.