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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rip-roaring fun for kids who don't mind skeletons.

Themes in this movie include:   friendship, revenge
updated 09.28.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The main characters eventually work together in a swashbuckling style to defeat an evil band of undead pirates.
  • Role models:

    Strong female lead character, one strong minority supporting character.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A lot of action violence, characters killed. Some images, including the literally skeleton pirate crew and a false eyeball that keeps coming out, that may be disturbing to some viewers.
  • Sex:

    Sexual references, prostitutes, revealing bodice.
  • Language:

    Colorful but strong pirate talk.
  • Consumerism:

    Remember, this is one big ad for a Disneyland ride.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink rum, get totally smashed.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Parents need to know that there's lots of violence for a PG-13, and while it is not especially graphic, there are images, including the literally skeleton pirate crew and a false eyeball that keeps coming out, that may be disturbing to some viewers. There are some revealing bodices and some mild sexual references, including prostitutes (not explicit and no nudity or sexual situations). There is some strong and colorful pirate language. Characters drink rum and get tipsy.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the rules/guidelines distinction and the movie's many broken promises.
  • Families could talk about the history of pirates and where they came from and if they still exist.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    not pg-13

    Very good movie i dont know y it is rated pg-13 I think it is appropriate for younger children but not to young

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES!!!!!!!

    I love this movie!! I didn't find it scary at all!! My little brother saw it when he was 8 years old, and didn't have nihtmares or anything!!! Johnny Depp rocked in this movie!! He is soo awesome! I would reccomend this movie to anyone!! This movie was really funny, and it had tons of action!! I would give this movie an A+++++!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    just rum

    lots of rum ut times are changing this wud be appropriate for eight year olds in my eyes. they dont even show blood... its ment 4 kidz

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Even though it's violent, it's a must see!!

  5. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  6. I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative role models

    can be too much for some kids

    we really like these movies, but they are for kids that can tell the difference between fact and fiction

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Pretty good movie just is a tad bit languagy and has some "scences"

  8. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Suitable for ages 6+

    Personally, I find this movie very appropriate. Yes, there's violence but it is VERY comical. Sure theres some language and sexual content but at that age, who doesn't want to be a pirate? I know I did. Anyway, not letting your child see this is a mistake. He/she will love it.

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Wow!

    Wow! I love that movie! Better than Dead Mans Chest! I like it and will watch it again!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Good Movie!

    SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    kooollll ass brooo

  12. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    pirates of the caribbean fits for any age...its d best movie ive ever been watched..johny depp was great..i cant wait for the part 4..

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 5.0

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  15. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

  16. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    I loved this movie

    Its the best one in the series in my opinion.

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    too violent for younger kids

    Pirates of the caribbean is a movie that is probably too scary and violent for younger kids. Starting at 6 years old you should be able to see it.

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A MUST SEE MOVIE THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY!

    It may be a little scary for children under 7, but my brother was 6 when he saw it and he loves it!!! If you love the ride at Disneyland you'll LOVE this movie. Its quite funny and the cast and crew did a great job on it!

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