Tales of the Black Freighter movie poster

Tales of the Black Freighter

2009 · 26m · Released

R Animation, Action, Adventure, Horror

A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.6 The Movie Database
7.0 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Tales of the Black Freighter

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.

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Top cast and crew

Daniel DelPurgatorio Director
MS Mike Smith Director
Gerard Butler The Mariner (voice)
Jared Harris Ridley (voice)
Cam Clarke Money Lender (voice)
Siobhan Flynn Sea Captain's Daughter (voice)
Salli Saffioti Sea Captain's Daughter (voice)
LT Lori Tritel Sea Captain's Wife (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Tales of the Black Freighter

Where can I watch Tales of the Black Freighter in the United States?

Tales of the Black Freighter is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Tales of the Black Freighter for free?

Tales of the Black Freighter streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Tales of the Black Freighter?

Tales of the Black Freighter scores 6.6 on The Movie Database and 7.0 on IMDb.

Who stars in Tales of the Black Freighter?

Tales of the Black Freighter stars Gerard Butler, Jared Harris, Cam Clarke, Siobhan Flynn, and Salli Saffioti. Daniel DelPurgatorio is the director and Mike Smith is the director.

How long is Tales of the Black Freighter?

Tales of the Black Freighter runs 26m.

When did Tales of the Black Freighter come out?

Tales of the Black Freighter was released on March 24, 2009.

Which studio made Tales of the Black Freighter?

Tales of the Black Freighter was produced by Warner Premiere, Legendary Pictures, and DC in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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