Reception
The Pirate Movie received negative reviews from critics, as it currently holds a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews.
At the Australian Film Institute Awards, the film was nominated for Best Costume Design and Best Supporting Actor for Garry McDonald. It was also nominated for nine Golden Raspberry Awards in 1983 including Worst Picture, Worst Actor for Christopher Atkins, Worst Actress for Kristy McNichol, Worst Supporting Actor for Ted Hamilton, Worst Screenplay and Worst Original Song for the track "Happy Ending", winning three overall for Worst Director for Ken Annakin, Worst Musical Score and Worst Original Song for the track "Pumpin' and Blowin'". The movie was nominated for a Stinkers Bad Movie Awards for Worst Picture.
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