PG-13

Cutthroat Island

Be bold. Be brave. Be prepared.

1995 • 124 min • Action · Adventure

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Synopsis

Morgan Adams and her slave, William Shaw, are on a quest to recover the three portions of a treasure map. Unfortunately, the final portion is held by her murderous uncle, Dawg. Her crew is skeptical of her leadership abilities, so she must complete her quest before they mutiny against her. This is made yet more difficult by the efforts of the British crown to end her pirate raids.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

641 reviews

58 Audience · 641 · 100%

Captain Morgan Adams, a daring pirate, embarks on a dangerous quest to find hidden treasure, battling her treacherous uncle and the British navy. She must overcome skepticism from her crew and navigate perilous challenges to secure her legacy.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Frequent swashbuckling violence with swords and guns
Characters drink alcohol and smoke pipes
Brief, mild sensuality and suggestive remarks

What it models well

Courage and determination
Leadership and perseverance
Overcoming betrayal
Loyalty to crew

Talk about it after

The historical context of piracy
The dangers and allure of treasure hunting
Trust and betrayal among family and allies

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