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The Pirate King

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Returning stateside, Todd Gillis struggles to hold down work due to trauma from his time in Afghanistan. When his ex-wife sues for custody of his beloved daughter, Emmylou, Todd hits rock bottom. In an effort to impress his case appointed judge, Todd joins a pirate re-enactment crew that his daughter is fond of. Through a newfound community Todd begins a journey of healing he never expected.

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Peter Gray The AU Review 16h
3.5/5
Deeply human, disarmingly funny, and quietly powerful. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Josh Plasse

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Rob Riggle

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Jordana Brewster

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Matt Barr

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Bitsie Tulloch

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Billie Lourd

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Synopsis Returning stateside, Todd Gillis struggles to hold down work due to trauma from his time in Afghanistan. When his ex-wife sues for custody of his beloved daughter, Emmylou, Todd hits rock bottom. In an effort to impress his case appointed judge, Todd joins a pirate re-enactment crew that his daughter is fond of. Through a newfound community Todd begins a journey of healing he never expected.
Director
Josh Plasse
Producer
Jason Tamasco, Ethan Lazar, Zak Kristofek, Brev Moss, Kyle Owens, Austen Rydell, Billie Lourd
Screenwriter
Josh Plasse, Brev Moss
Production Co
Pine Bay Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 50m