The Pirates of Somalia

2017

Action / Biography / Drama

56
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 63% · 19 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 69% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 12151 12.2K

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Plot summary

After an inspiring chance encounter with his idol, rookie journalist Jay Bahadur uproots his life and moves to Somalia looking for the story of a lifetime. Hooking up with a local fixer, he attempts to get embedded with the local Somali pirates, only to quickly find himself in over his head.

Director

Bryan Buckley Photo
Bryan Buckley

Top cast

Al Pacino Photo
Al Pacino as Seymour Tolbin
Evan Peters Photo
Evan Peters as Jay Bahadur
Melanie Griffith Photo
Melanie Griffith as Maria Bahadur
Robert Hobbs Photo
Robert Hobbs as Navy Admiral
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860.83 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
R
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 56 min
Seeds 7
1.79 GB
1920*800
English 2.0
R
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 56 min
Seeds 11

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Rosana B 8 / 10

Tão surreal que parece ser impossível de ser

Tão surreal que parece ser impossível de ser real, mas é baseado nos livros e memórias de Jay Bahadur... Um jovem lucro suficiente e corajoso suficiente, talento aliado a hora certa no momento exato... Fiquei com vontade de experimentar Khat, uma erva alucinógena local...
Reviewed by Jeff P. 7 / 10

The Pirates of Somalia follows Jay Bahadur, a

The Pirates of Somalia follows Jay Bahadur, a young aspiring journalist who risks everything by traveling to Somalia in hopes of uncovering the real story behind the nation’s infamous pirates. Guided by a local fixer and navigating a complicated cultural and political landscape, Jay begins to learn not only how piracy operates but why it emerged in the first place. Through his experiences with Somali leaders, citizens, and the pirates themselves, he discovers a world far more layered and misunderstood than the headlines ever suggest. The movie tells an incredible unseen side of Somalia and the struggles it faces with western civilization and its often distorted portrayal by the outside world. It also explores how piracy has taken over parts of Somalia while showing that there are different kinds of piracy and different beliefs held by the leaders involved. The film highlights the country’s fight to grow into a prosperous democratic state and the internal battle against the influence of piracy trying to dominate it. It is a riveting story and one the world should know more about. At times, the film feels long and a bit repetitive, and the storyline occasionally veers off on tangents that do not seem necessary to the central narrative. However, despite these flaws, it remains an eye opening and compelling watch. 71/100
Reviewed by Carlos M. 10 / 10

Movie underscores the human condition and how cultures

Movie underscores the human condition and how cultures are misrepresented around the world. Definitely a must see to understand the struggles that impact our decisions. You’ll be glad you saw this movie.
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