Movie

Tales of the Black Freighter

★ 6.6(223)200926m

Tales of the Black Freighter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Daniel DelPurgatorio, Mike Smith
Release date: 2009-03-24
Runtime: 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Premiere

Tales of the Black Freighter — trailer

About Tales of the Black Freighter

Tales of the Black Freighter is a 2009 movie in the Animation, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio and Mike Smith, starring Gerard Butler, Jared Harris and Cam Clarke. It has a runtime of 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 223 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tales of the Black Freighter in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Gerard Butler

The Mariner (voice)

Jared Harris

Ridley (voice)

Cam Clarke

Money Lender (voice)

Siobhan Flynn

Sea Captain's Daughter (voice)

Salli Saffioti

Sea Captain's Daughter (voice)

Lori Tritel

Sea Captain's Wife (voice)

Themes & keywords

piratejourney homeshort filmirony

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tales of the Black Freighter in United States?+

In United States, Tales of the Black Freighter is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Tales of the Black Freighter on Netflix?+

Tales of the Black Freighter is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Tales of the Black Freighter?+

Tales of the Black Freighter has a runtime of 26 minutes (26 minutes).

Who stars in Tales of the Black Freighter?+

Tales of the Black Freighter stars Gerard Butler, Jared Harris, Cam Clarke, Siobhan Flynn and Salli Saffioti.

When did Tales of the Black Freighter come out?+

Tales of the Black Freighter is a 2009 movie directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio and Mike Smith.

What genre is Tales of the Black Freighter?+

Tales of the Black Freighter is Animation, Action, Adventure and Horror film.

Who directed Tales of the Black Freighter?+

Tales of the Black Freighter was directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio and Mike Smith.