Is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides appropriate for children?

# Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Parental Guide This PG-13 adventure features strong action violence with sword fights, explosions, and creature attacks that may frighten younger children. Language is mild and sexual content minimal, but the intense sequences and dark fantasy elements make it better suited for children 10 and up who enjoy action films.

What age is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides suitable for?

Our verdict for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Synopsis

When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Cast

Johnny Depp

Jack Sparrow

Penélope Cruz

Angelica

Geoffrey Rush

Hector Barbossa

Ian McShane

Edward "Blackbeard" Teach

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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