The Pirates (2014)
Kernel Score: 78% · 232 ratings
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2014-08-06
Runtime: 130 minutes
Where to watch The Pirates
- Stream: Prime Video, Hi-YAH
- Free with ads: Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads)
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
The Pirates parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Pirates is a Korean action-comedy-fantasy about rival bandit and pirate crews racing to recover a lost royal seal, with adventure-style action.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The film features swashbuckling action and confrontations between rival pirate and bandit crews, played largely for comedy and adventure.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lee Suk-hoon
Cast
- Son Ye-jin as Yeo-wol
- Kim Nam-gil as Jang Sa-jung
- Oh Dal-su as Han Sang-jil
- Park Cheol-min as Monk
- Yoo Hai-jin as Cheol-bong
- Lee Kyung-young as So-ma
- Sulli as Heuk-myo
- Kim Tae-woo as Mo Hong-Gab
- Lee Yi-kyung as Cham-bok
- Shin Jung-keun as Yong-gap
The Pirates FAQ
Is The Pirates good?
The Pirates has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 232 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Pirates?
In the US you can stream The Pirates on Prime Video and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex and Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Pirates OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Pirates is a Korean action-comedy-fantasy about rival bandit and pirate crews racing to recover a lost royal seal, with adventure-style action.
What movies are like The Pirates?
If you liked The Pirates, try The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, The King's Daughter and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.