Tales of the Black Freighter
Seen it?2009 | 26 min | Animation, Action, Adventure, Horror
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge or Predator: Killer of Killers, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio, Mike Smith
- Gerard ButlerThe Mariner (voice)
- Jared HarrisRidley (voice)
- Cam ClarkeMoney Lender (voice)
- Siobhan FlynnSea Captain's Daughter (voice)
- Salli SaffiotiSea Captain's Daughter (voice)
- Lori TritelSea Captain's Wife (voice)