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Where to watch The Pirates of Somalia(2017)

Movie · 2017 · 1h 57m · Drama

In the United States, The Pirates of Somalia is available to stream on History Vault and Cineverse. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Prime Video, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Where to stream The Pirates of Somalia

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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

The Pirates of Somalia 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.

Details

Release date
December 8, 2017
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Drama
Directed by
Bryan Buckley
Country
United States, South Africa
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 · 266 votes

The Pirates of Somalia trailer

Cast

  • Evan PetersEvan PetersJay Bahadur
  • Barkhad AbdiBarkhad AbdiAbdi
  • Melanie GriffithMelanie GriffithMaria Bahadur
  • Al PacinoAl PacinoSeymour Tolbin
  • Philip EttingerPhilip EttingerAlex
  • Russell PosnerRussell PosnerJared Bahadur
  • Kiana MadaniKiana MadaniTracy Ziconni
  • Maria VosMaria VosAvril Benoît
  • Jojo GonzalezJojo GonzalezJojo
  • Coral PeñaCoral PeñaKatlyn

FAQ

Where can I watch The Pirates of Somalia?

In the United States, The Pirates of Somalia is available to stream on History Vault and Cineverse. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Prime Video, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Can I rent or buy The Pirates of Somalia?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Pirates of Somalia?

The Pirates of Somalia runs 1h 57m (117 minutes).

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