Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Kernel Score: 84% · 16,935 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Released: 2006-07-06
Runtime: 151 minutes
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest worth watching?
Worth watching. Dead Man's Chest is bigger, longer and more chaotic than the first film, packed with sword fights, a squid-faced villain and Jack Sparrow's schemes. It's a lot of fun, but it ends on a cliffhanger.
Watch it if you
- liked the first Pirates film
- enjoy big swashbuckling spectacle
- don't mind a story that continues in the next film
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the first film
- want a self-contained story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
- 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
Jack's got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. But ever-crafty Jack isn't about to go down without a fight.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest parents' guide: ages 10+
Parents need to know that Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is a fantasy adventure sequel with swashbuckling action and supernatural monsters.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Sword fights, a monstrous kraken, and menacing supernatural creatures deliver frequent but stylized peril.
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: Dead Man's Chest
If you liked Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — 87%: The first and tighter adventure
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) — 83%: The next chapter that finishes the story
- The Princess Bride (1987) — 85%: Sword-fighting adventure with humour
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) — 88%: Revenge story with swordplay
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: Light, witty fantasy adventure
- Jungle Cruise (2021) — 81%: Jungle adventure with a similar playful tone
Director
Gore Verbinski
Cast
- Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow
- 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
- David Bailie as Cotton
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest FAQ
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest worth watching?
Worth watching. Dead Man's Chest is bigger, longer and more chaotic than the first film, packed with sword fights, a squid-faced villain and Jack Sparrow's schemes. It's a lot of fun, but it ends on a cliffhanger.
Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?
In the US you can stream Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest OK for kids?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is a fantasy adventure sequel with swashbuckling action and supernatural monsters.
What movies are like Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest?
If you liked Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, try Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, The Princess Bride and The Count of Monte Cristo.