Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
Captain Jack Sparrow faces his deadliest foe yet — a vengeful ghost armada — in this fifth swashbuckling chapter of the beloved Disney franchise.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - Movie Information
- Original Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
- Release Year: 2017
- Directed by: Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 9m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 23, 2017 (GE), May 26, 2017 (United States - PG-13), May 26, 2017 (Canada - PG), May 26, 2017 (United Kingdom - 12A), May 25, 2017 (Germany - 12), May 24, 2017 (France - 12), May 26, 2017 (India), May 25, 2017 (New Zealand - M), May 25, 2017 (Australia - M), May 25, 2017 (Brazil - 12), May 27, 2017 (Mexico - B), May 24, 2017 (Italy - T), May 25, 2017 (Spain - 7), May 24, 2017 (South Korea - 12), May 26, 2017 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales 3D (US), Piratas do Caribe - A Vingança de Salazar (BR), Piráti z Karibiku 5 - Salazarova pomsta (CZ), 캐리비안의 해적-죽은 자는 말이 없다 (KR), Pirates des Caraïbes 5 - La Vengeance de Salazar (BE), Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge (UK), パイレーツ・オブ・カリビアン／最後の海賊 (JP), Пірати Карибського моря 5: Мерці не розповідають казки (UA)
- Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Infinitum Nihil
- Production Countries: United States of America
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - Plot
Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Espen Sandberg
- Joachim Rønning
Main Cast
- Johnny Depp
- Javier Bardem
- Geoffrey Rush
- Brenton Thwaites
- Kaya Scodelario
- Golshifteh Farahani
- Kevin McNally
- Stephen Graham
- Angus Barnett
- David Wenham
Writers
- Jeff Nathanson
- Terry Rossio
Producers
- Jerry Bruckheimer
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - FAQs
Where can you stream Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is available to stream on Disney Plus as part of its subscription library. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is there a post-credits scene in Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Yes, Dead Men Tell No Tales features a mid-credits scene. It shows Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann asleep when a shadowy figure enters their room — strongly resembling Davy Jones. The scene teases a potential future threat and left audiences debating whether it was a dream or a genuine supernatural return.
Who are the main actors in Dead Men Tell No Tales?
The film stars Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Javier Bardem as the menacing ghost captain Armando Salazar, and Geoffrey Rush as Hector Barbossa. Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario play the new leads Henry Turner and Carina Smyth, with Golshifteh Farahani, Kevin McNally, and Stephen Graham in supporting roles.
What is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales about?
Captain Jack Sparrow is hunted by the vengeful ghost sailor Armando Salazar, who has escaped the Devil's Triangle. To survive, Jack must find the mythical Trident of Poseidon — an artifact granting mastery over the seas — alongside young Henry Turner and astronomer Carina Smyth. Critics found it a serviceable but formulaic franchise entry.
What is the age rating for Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is rated PG-13 in the United States for sequences of adventure violence, and some suggestive content. In the UK it carries a 12A certificate, while Australia and New Zealand classify it M. It is broadly suitable for older children and teens accompanied by adults.
Does Will Turner return in Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Yes, Orlando Bloom reprises his role as Will Turner, and Keira Knightley briefly returns as Elizabeth Swann. Their appearances are pivotal to the story, as Henry Turner's entire quest is driven by his desire to break the curse binding his father to the Flying Dutchman and finally reunite their family.
How long is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes). It is the shortest entry in the main Pirates of the Caribbean film series, making it a slightly more streamlined adventure compared to the longer runtimes of its predecessors.
Who directed Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales?
The film was co-directed by Norwegian filmmakers Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rønning, the duo behind the acclaimed 2012 historical adventure Kon-Tiki. Dead Men Tell No Tales marked their Hollywood blockbuster debut, produced by longtime franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer for Walt Disney Pictures.
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