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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
522K
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Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
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Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
522K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
768
54
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    • Director
      • Rob Marshall
    • Writers
      • Ted Elliott(screenplay)
      • Terry Rossio(screenplay)
      • Stuart Beattie(characters)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Penélope Cruz
      • Ian McShane
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Rob Marshall
    • Writers
      • Ted Elliott(screenplay)
      • Terry Rossio(screenplay)
      • Stuart Beattie(characters)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Penélope Cruz
      • Ian McShane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 589User reviews
    • 466Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 31 nominations

    Videos18

    IMAX Featurette
    Trailer 1:13
    IMAX Featurette
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides -- Trailer #2
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    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides -- Trailer #2
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Extended Super Bowl Ad
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    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Extended Super Bowl Ad
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - International Trailer
    Trailer 3:12
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - International Trailer
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:29
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Trailer #1
    "Palace Escape"
    Clip 1:02
    "Palace Escape"
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Zombies, Mermaids and Blackbeard
    Featurette 2:13
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Zombies, Mermaids and Blackbeard
    "Jack and Angelica"
    Featurette 1:42
    "Jack and Angelica"
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Meet the Cast Featurette
    Featurette 2:57
    Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Meet the Cast Featurette
    The First Day of Filming
    Featurette 1:02
    The First Day of Filming
    From Disneyland to the Big Screen
    Featurette 1:57
    From Disneyland to the Big Screen
    Geoffrey Rush on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
    Featurette 1:57
    Geoffrey Rush on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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    Johnny Depp and Rob Marshall in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp and Kevin McNally in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Astrid Bergès-Frisbey and Sam Claflin in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Ian McShane in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
    Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Jack Sparrow
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Angelica
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Blackbeard
    Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush
    • Barbossa
    Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally
    • Gibbs
    • (as Kevin R. McNally)
    Sam Claflin
    Sam Claflin
    • Philip
    Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
    Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
    • Syrena
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Scrum
    Keith Richards
    Keith Richards
    • Captain Teague
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • King George
    Greg Ellis
    Greg Ellis
    • Groves
    Damian O'Hare
    Damian O'Hare
    • Gillette
    Óscar Jaenada
    Óscar Jaenada
    • The Spaniard
    • (as Oscar Jaenada)
    Anton Lesser
    Anton Lesser
    • Lord John Carteret
    Roger Allam
    Roger Allam
    • Prime Minister Henry Pelham
    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Society Lady
    Christopher Fairbank
    Christopher Fairbank
    • Ezekiel
    Paul Bazely
    Paul Bazely
    • Salaman
    • Director
      • Rob Marshall
    • Writers
      • Ted Elliott(screenplay) (screen story) (characters)
      • Terry Rossio(screenplay) (screen story) (characters)
      • Stuart Beattie(characters)
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    • Trivia
      While filming in London in October 2010, Johnny Depp received a letter from a local nine-year old schoolgirl, telling him her classmates needed help to "mutiny" against her teachers. He turned up with almost no warning at the school in full Captain Jack Sparrow outfit, but advised against mutiny.
    • Goofs
      (at around 27 mins) Jack and Angelica jump into the Thames to escape King George's soldiers, and are shown swimming in clear water. The River Thames of the 1740s was a slurry of waste and a fall into the water could - and often did - kill.
    • Quotes

      Jack Sparrow: You know the feeling you get when standing in a high place, the sudden urge to jump...

      [looks over the cliff, as if considering jumping, then comes back to reality]

      Jack Sparrow: I don't have it.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a scene at the end of the closing credits: Angelica acquires Jack Sparrow's voodoo doll.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.138 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Tripping up the Stairs
      Traditional

    User reviews589

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Frustratingly Entertaining
    Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is one of my favorite television shows, even though its gone a bit downhill lately. Is it the cast? No, because they are mostly intact. What is actually happening is that each of the main characters, known for their superb chemistry amongst each other, are suddenly spending less screen time with each other and more time to themselves. This story actually has a point. On Stranger Tides suffers the same fate: fantastic cast that don't spend as much time with each other as we hope. Add some pointless plot lines, a calmer first-third of the flick, and you have yourself the fourth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean.

    That being said, its still quite entertaining. On Stranger Tides follows a variety of people searching for the fabled Fountain of Youth. Unfortunately for us, its not just Jack Sparrow. We have Blackbeard, the Spanish, the British (led by Barbossa), Angelica, and more doing the same thing. Subplots pertaining to this quest include Jack's past with Angelica, Barbossa's questionable change in character, some random guy falling for some random girl (I am serious, this part was totally pointless), and the pointless Spanish people that flock in and out of the movie.

    This is by far the weakest part of the movie, the script. For some odd reason, they borrowed far too much from the novel (whose pacing and themes far differ that of the Pirates brand) and forgot that sometimes simplicity is best---which is what made Curse of the Black Pearl such a great film. It was the easiest to follow, and On Stranger Tides didn't learn from the previous two installments. To add to that, the script utterly separated everyone, even those with the best on-screen chemistry. Barbossa was barely with Jack Sparrow, Sparrow was rarely with his ex-lover, and worst of all reliable Gibbs spent minimal time with Sparrow. When they are together, the humor, the banter, tension, and the charm works well. When they aren't, well, the movie drags a bit.

    Thank goodness the cast is still on their game. Johnny Depp once again breathes life into the pirate movie with his smart, unpredictable, and hilarious portrayal of Jack Sparrow. Despite what the reviews say, Jack Sparrow's shtick isn't getting old as he is still a delight to watch. Geoffrey Rush once again shines as Jack's best rival Barbossa, as his quiet intentions resemble that of Sparrow in earlier films. Penelope Cruz adds a layer of sexuality that we definitely did not have with the other Pirates of the Caribbeans--it's just a shame she didn't have much time with Sparrow. Director Rob Marshall was able to shell out good performances from everyone in the cast, but he definitely wasn't the man for this job.

    Almost all the chase scenes or action sequences were done with very low-lighting and poor camera angles. With the exception of the mesmerizing and chilling mermaid sequence and the opening chase, all the action moments were missing that special touch. While the bizarreness of Gore Verbinski will not be totally missed (although his style worked perfectly in Rango), his ability to crank out excellent stuntwork and fights was sorely missing here. At least we got to see plenty of it, from the opening chase to the final dramatic (and short) showdown. Say whatever you want, but there has yet to be anything that can top the infamous three-way sword fight/old mill showdown from Dead Man's Chest.

    Bottom Line: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is a mix of frustration and fun. There was plenty of potential that wasn't met because of questionable plot lines, pointless moments, lack of chemistry (once again: writer's fault. Good going Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio), and uneven direction. All that banter aside, Pirates is also plenty fun with several delightful moments, funny lines, and much more action than the last Pirates flick. Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz and company keep the movie afloat, and prevent it from being a pure bore. But I think the franchise works better when Verbinski is behind the camera. On Stranger Tides is decent summer entertainment, but doesn't have the inescapable magic and charm of the first two.
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    • Release date
      • May 20, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • P.O.T.C. 4
    • Filming locations
      • Kilauea Falls, Kilauea, Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
      • Moving Picture Company (MPC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $250,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $241,071,802
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $90,151,958
      • May 22, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,045,713,802
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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