The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure
Seen it?2022 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A gutsy crew of Joseon pirates and bandits battle stormy waters, puzzling clues and militant rivals in search of royal gold lost at sea.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$10 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Joung-hoon
- Kang Ha-neulWoo Moo-Chi
- Han Hyo-jooHae-Rang
- Lee Kwang-sooMak-Yi
- Kwon Sang-wooBu Heung-Soo
- Chae Soo-binSo-Nyeo
- SehunHan-Goong
- Kim Seung-ohKang-Seob
- Park Ji-hwanAkwi
- Sung Dong-ilMerchant Choi
- Kim Ki-dooGomchi