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Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with these pirate movie picks

All these movies are rated "Arrr!" (Ha! Get it? Because pirates.)

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

From the studio that brought you Wallace & Gromit, Pirates! is an incredibly witty pirate film with great animation that never wears out its welcome. Read our full 2012 review.

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Muppet Treasure Island

It may not be the most faithful adaptation of a novel, but Muppet Treasure Island easily charmed audiences with its humorous twists on a classic story.

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The Princess Bride

You don't have to be the Dread Pirate Roberts to see that The Princess Bride has everything. "Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles..." A story worth staying awake to listen to.

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Pirates of the Caribbean

It may have lost some critical steam as the series has gone on, but the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is popular for a reason — which may boil down entirely to Johnny's Depp's performance as Jack Sparrow. Who knew a movie about a theme park ride could be so successful?

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Captain Blood

Nominated for Best Picture in 1935, Captain Blood is not only one of the earliest pirate films, it's one of the greatest.

Peter Pan (both 1953 and 2003)

Whether you opt for the more slightly more loyal live action adaptation of J.M. Barrie's novel or the classic Disney animated film of the same name, Peter Pan is always a reliable family friendly pirate story.

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Hook

When you're done watching Peter Pan, check out the "what if" sequel by Steven Spielberg, which focuses on a grown up Peter. It may not have been the biggest hit with critics when it came out, but it's one of the highest grossing pirate-themed films ever (behind only the Pirates of the Caribbean films), proving that audiences found something to love.

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

If you're worried about some of these movies not being appropriate for even the smallest members of your family, it's hard to go wrong with a VeggieTales movie. Older vegetables might get bored with the kid-friendly story and humor, but kids will find plenty to like.

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