The Pirates of Somalia
After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.
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Where can I watch The Pirates of Somalia in the United States?
The Pirates of Somalia is available to stream on History Vault, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What are the ratings for The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia stars Evan Peters, Barkhad Abdi, Melanie Griffith, Al Pacino, and Philip Ettinger. Bryan Buckley is the director.
How long is The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).
When did The Pirates of Somalia come out?
The Pirates of Somalia was released on December 8, 2017.
Which studio made The Pirates of Somalia?
The Pirates of Somalia was produced by Kalahari Pictures, hungryman, and BCDF Pictures in the United States and South Africa.
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