Overview
A battle for the seas unfolds as pirates unite against tyranny and betrayal.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Dense
- Violence
- Moderate
- flamboyant
- witty
- adventurous
- blockbuster movie night
- fantasy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually ambitious and entertaining but overlong, convoluted, and less consistently focused than its predecessors.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot connects the pirate lords, Calypso, Davy Jones, the land of the dead, and the Flying Dutchman into one supernatural maritime mythology.
Jack, Barbossa, Elizabeth, Will, and pirate lords from across the seas unite against Beckett, Jones, and the East India Trading Company.
The film moves through the land of the dead, exotic ports, vast oceans, supernatural ships, and a climactic naval confrontation.
The pirates make a final stand against Lord Beckett and the East India Trading Company, whose goal is to eliminate piracy and control the seas.
Films like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and why
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
shared swashbuckling adventure, supernatural mythology, ensemble heroes, and large-scale maritime action
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
shared pirate spectacle, fantasy questing, comic heroics, and elaborate sea battles
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
shared epic fantasy adventure, magical world-building, ensemble conflict, and climactic battles
The Mummy Returns
shared flamboyant adventure tone, supernatural threats, swordplay, and global maritime stakes
Movie Details
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Release Date
- 2007-05-19
- Runtime
- 169 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (15876)
Cast
- Johnny Depp
- Geoffrey Rush
- Orlando Bloom
- Keira Knightley
- Jack Davenport
- Bill Nighy
- Jonathan Pryce
- Lee Arenberg
- Mackenzie Crook
- Kevin McNally
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End about?
- A sprawling supernatural pirate rebellion brings Jack Sparrow, Barbossa, and their allies together for a freedom-defining battle against an imperial trading power.
- What is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.
- Is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as moderate.
- What did critics think of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
- Critics broadly found the film visually ambitious and entertaining but overlong, convoluted, and less consistently focused than its predecessors.
- Which films are like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
- Films with a similar feel include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and The Mummy Returns.
- How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End runs 169 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?
- In United States, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End streams on Disney Plus.
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