Duration
100 minutes
Quick Summary
Animated comedy, with the voice of Hugh Grant
About This Program
The bungling leader of a band of inept buccaneers is determined to prove his worth to his rivals and win the coveted Pirate of the Year award. An encounter with the naturalist Charles Darwin gives him the chance to pull off a daring crime - if he can survive coming face to face with the pirate-hating Queen Victoria. Animated comedy, with the voices of Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and David Tennant
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! broadcasts on Sky Cinema Animation at 10:45am, Tuesday, 6 January 2026. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD665Sky305Virgin412
Production Details
Year2012
Runtime87 mins
DirectorJeff Newitt
Cast & Crew
JN
Jeff NewittDirector
PL
Peter LordDirector
BB
Brian Blessedas The Pirate King
MF
Martin Freemanas The Pirate with a Scarf
SH
Salma Hayekas Cutlass Liz
IS
Imelda Stauntonas Queen Victoria
JP
Jeremy Pivenas Black Bellamy
DT
David Tennantas Charles Darwin
LH
Lenny Henryas Peg Leg Hastings
HG
Hugh Grantas The Pirate Captain
