Movie

Yellowbeard

“A Shipload of Laughs.”

★ 5.6(156)19831h 36m

Yellowbeard is streaming on MGM Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Mel Damski
Release date: 1983-06-24
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $4,300,000
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Yellowbeard Associates

Yellowbeard — trailer

About Yellowbeard

Yellowbeard is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Mel Damski, starring Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt and Eric Idle. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 156 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yellowbeard in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.

Cast

Graham Chapman

Captain Yellowbeard

Martin Hewitt

Dan

Eric Idle

Commander Clement

Peter Cook

Lord Percy Lambourn

Michael Hordern

Dr. Gilpin

Peter Boyle

Moon

Madeline Kahn

Betty

Marty Feldman

Gilbert

John Cleese

Harvey 'Blind' Pew

Cheech Marin

El Segundo

Tommy Chong

El Nebuloso

James Mason

Captain Hughes

Themes & keywords

prisonseaspaintreasure huntroyal navy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yellowbeard in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Yellowbeard on MGM Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Yellowbeard on Netflix?+

Yellowbeard is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on MGM Amazon Channel.

How long is Yellowbeard?+

Yellowbeard has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Yellowbeard?+

Yellowbeard stars Graham Chapman, Martin Hewitt, Eric Idle, Peter Cook and Michael Hordern.

When did Yellowbeard come out?+

Yellowbeard is a 1983 movie directed by Mel Damski.

What genre is Yellowbeard?+

Yellowbeard is Comedy and Adventure film.

Who directed Yellowbeard?+

Yellowbeard was directed by Mel Damski.