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The Boat That Rocked
Movie

The Boat That Rocked(2009)

7.3
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R
135Minutes

In the 1960s, Pirate Radio stations anchor off the coast of Britain, playing rock music 24/7. A young man joins his godfather on a ship filled with eccentric DJs. The crew faces challenges when the government tries to shut down the station. Amidst romances, conflicts, and personal revelations, they continue to broadcast defiantly. As the station faces closure, the crew decides to play on, leading to a grand finale with a sinking ship, a daring rescue, and a postscript about the impact of their rebellion.

The Max Headroom Show
Tv Show

The Max Headroom Show (1988)

7.4

Max Headroom is a satirical sci-fi TV show set in an alternate reality where television networks dominate the media landscape. The story follows a charismatic character named Max Headroom who is a computer-generated AI and television personality. The show explores themes of satire, comedy, and totalitarianism as Max Headroom navigates the complex world of television broadcasting and challenges the power of the television networks. With the help of a female hacker, Max Headroom becomes a symbol of resistance against the media landscape controlled by powerful corporations.

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The Young Ones
Movie

The Young Ones(1961)

5.8
NR
108Minutes

Four unruly college students share a dilapidated house in 1960s London, getting into comedic misadventures while dealing with the pressures of youth, love, and societal expectations.

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Broadcast Signal Intrusion
Movie

Broadcast Signal Intrusion(2021)

5.4
tomato68%
104Minutes
Piratene
Movie

Piratene(1983)

6
93Minutes

The film follows a gang of unemployed youth in the little town of Svolvær, Lofoten, starting up an illegal radio-channel called "Radio Feskslog".

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Piratensender Powerplay
Movie

Piratensender Powerplay(1982)

5.1
85Minutes

Piratensender Powerplay (1982) is a hilarious comedy about a radio presenter who creates chaos with his pirate broadcasting antics. With his witty humor and outrageous pranks, he turns the radio station into a whirlwind of entertainment. From hilarious moments in the changing room to German humor at its finest, this movie guarantees non-stop laughter.

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Freedom Radio
Movie

Freedom Radio(1941)

6.5
95Minutes

Hitler's doctor is gradually realising that the Nazi regime isn't as good as it pretends to be when his friends start to "disappear" into the camps. His wife is courted by the party and accepts a political post in Berlin. Meanwhile Dr Karl decides to try to do something to counteract the Nazi propaganda and with the help of an engineer and a few friends he sets up the Freedom Radio to counteract the Nazi propaganda.

Rádio Pirata
Movie

Rádio Pirata(1987)

6.3
76Minutes

A couple is charged with murdering a friend after discovering a fraud scheme at a data-processing center. They hide in a van, where they set up a clandestine station, so they start to report the fact, seeking to mobilize public opinion until it becomes a national scandal.

Pirate TV
Movie

Pirate TV(2012)

5.9
112Minutes

It all began when camcorders replaced cameras. Making TV programs then became within everyone's reach. Jean-Lou, Yasmina, Victor, Clara, Adonis, and the others didn't only want to create their own television channel, they above all wanted to make a revolution. Thus Télé Gaucho was born, as anarchic and provocative as the main channels were conformist and reactionary. Five years of mayhem, brutal pirate TV demonstrations, drunken parties, and thwarted love.. And that was my idyllic interlude.

The American Way
Movie

The American Way(1986)

5.7
R
92Minutes

The American Way is a comedy sci-fi movie that follows the journey of a Vietnam War veteran who discovers pirate television and becomes tangled in a series of humorous adventures. Along the way, he encounters a transvestite, goes on an airplane trip, and even finds himself aboard a pirate ship. The movie explores themes of patriotism, individuality, and the power of media.

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Rude
Movie

Rude(1995)

6.2
R
89Minutes

This is the Easter weekend. In an inner city project, three people struggle against their demons and try to find redemption. They are Maxine, a window dresser depressed since she had an abortion and lost her lover ; Jordan, a boxer who has indulged in gay-bashing ; and 'The General', a drug dealer turned artist.

This Revolution
Movie

This Revolution(2005)

5.4
tomato18%
R
95Minutes
Via Macau
Movie

Via Macau(1966)

95Minutes

An arms smuggler organization uses a pirate television station to spread dissention among representatives in an international conference in Portugal. A French diplomat travels to Macao, hoping to locate a sexy spy who had stayed in Lisbon.

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Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the intriguing world of pirate broadcasting. From daring radio stations to rebellious television networks, these captivating stories will transport you into the high-stakes world of underground media. Explore the fight for freedom of speech, the pursuit of truth, and the exhilarating challenges faced by those who dare to challenge the mainstream. Embark on an adventure filled with charismatic characters, intense conflicts, and thought-provoking narratives.

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