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Pirates of Silicon Valley

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1999 | 97 min | Drama, TV Movie

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Steve Jobs or Richard Jewell, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story about the men who made the world of technology what it is today, their struggles during college, the founding of their companies, and the ingenious actions they took to build up the global corporate empires of Apple Computer Inc. and Microsoft Corporation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 5 Emmys, 1 DGA Award and 1 PGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 121K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martyn Burke

  • Noah WyleSteve Jobs
  • Anthony Michael HallBill Gates
  • Joey SlotnickSteve Wozniak
  • J.G. HertzlerRidley Scott
  • Wayne PéréCaptain Crunch
  • Sheila ShawMrs. Wozniak
  • Gema ZamprognaArlene
  • John DiMaggioSteve Ballmer
  • Josh HopkinsPaul Allen
  • Gailard SartainEd Roberts