# Where to watch The Pirate Tapes (2011) in the UK

> The Pirate Tapes (2011) is currently available to stream in the UK on Magellan TV. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2011  
**Runtime:** 72 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T01:23:02.909Z)  

## Synopsis

Exposing piracy in Somalia from the inside out, The Pirates Tapes follows Mohamed Ashareh, a young Somali-Canadian, as he travels to Somalia in hopes of joining an active pirate cell. Armed only with a hidden camera, Mohamed works his way into a cell run by a ruthless warlord, Jama Donyal, and is assigned to his first hijacking mission. When things take an unexpected turn, Mohamed finds himself on the run from the law with the danger of execution looming.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Magellan TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103838-the-pirate-tapes/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Pirate Tapes in the UK?**

The Pirate Tapes (2011) is currently included in subscriptions to Magellan TV in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The Pirate Tapes on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Pirate Tapes is currently included with: Magellan TV.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/103838/the-pirate-tapes-2011
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/l5pxgnlPA9zUSRSOeUnu1tYYnVD.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/103838/the-pirate-tapes-2011.json

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