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The Boat That Rocked
Movie

The Boat That Rocked(2009)

7.3
tomato59%
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.

People Just Do Nothing
Tv Show

People Just Do Nothing (2018)

8.5
TV_MA

People Just Do Nothing is a mockumentary sitcom that follows the lives of a group of friends who run a pirate radio station in the fictional London neighborhood of Kurupt FM. The show features humorous antics of the main characters as they navigate their personal and professional lives.

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Mercur
Tv Show

Mercur (2017)

7.3

A fictional inspired by reality, telling the story of Radio Mercur, the start, as it best and is fall. A story of an illegal radiostation with brodcasted from ship, a story of the diffrent person involed in the radio in the age 1958-1962 where radio mercur, broadcastede due to a law fall not conercering broadcasting from sea.

The Lenny Henry Show
Tv Show

The Lenny Henry Show (1988)

6.7

Sitcom based around the character of wide-boy Brixton pirate radio DJ - the "crucialll!!!" Delbert Wilkins, founder of the BBC (Brixton Broadcasting Corporation). It focus on Delbert's attempts to break into the big time.

Pump Up the Volume
Movie

Pump Up the Volume(1990)

7.2
tomato82%
R
105Minutes
Radio Free Roscoe
Tv Show

Radio Free Roscoe (2006)

7.6

Radio Free Roscoe is a comedy-drama TV show set in a high school where a group of friends start a pirate radio station. The show explores their lives, relationships, and dreams, with an emphasis on unrequited love and the pursuit of their passion for music. With their underground group, they challenge the status quo and make a name for themselves in the world of radio.

Radiofreccia
Movie

Radiofreccia(1998)

7
112Minutes

Radiofreccia is a drama set in a small town in Italy during the 1970s. The film tells the story of a group of friends who run a pirate radio station and their experiences with friendship, drugs, and rebellion. The story is told in flashback, with the main events taking place in the year 1993. The film explores themes of youth, nostalgia, and the power of music.

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My Generation
Movie

My Generation(2017)

7.1
tomato79%
87Minutes

Go back in time and discover the swinging 60s in London, England. Explore the art, music, fashion, and social changes that defined this vibrant era. From the birth of pop music to the rise of miniskirts, join us on a journey through the history of a generation that changed the world.

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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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American Nightmare
Movie

American Nightmare(2002)

3.8
R
91Minutes

American Nightmare is a chilling crime horror movie that follows the story of a female psychopath who terrorizes a small town. With elements of slasher and thriller genres, the movie explores themes of fear, cowardliness, and the evil that triumphs. The plot takes a dark turn as the protagonist is buried alive and her sister becomes the target of the psychopath's murderous rampage. Set during a Halloween party, the movie also delves into themes of smoking, shower scenes, and a pirate radio station that plays a significant role in the unfolding events.

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Clara and Chics Types
Movie

Clara and Chics Types(1981)

5.7
100Minutes

Three days in the lives of six friends who are nearly 30 years old, live in Grenoble, and have a rock band called the "Why Notes?". They're to play in Paris at Charles's school reunion. In getting to Paris and back, the characters interact with Aimee's ex-husband and her abrasive, cruel ex-mentor, Louise's would-be lover who turns out to have a husband, Mickey's long-time lover and her children, Bertrand's Germanic wife and their children who speak no French, and Frederic's distant mother. The band also meets Clara, a mercurial free spirit who beguiles Bertrand, then Mickey, then takes up with someone else in the band.

The Dirty Mind of Young Sally
Movie

The Dirty Mind of Young Sally(1973)

5
95Minutes

Sally runs a mobile "pirate" radio station--which she operates from her van--where, in her sexy and sultry voice, she encourages her listeners (mostly teenagers) to use the music she plays "to ball by". She also takes calls from her listeners and even offers herself as a prize in a contest. Her show is so popular it winds up "turning on" large numbers of the local population. The authorities, of course, can't allow that to happen, so they send out the cops to find her and shut her down.

Sir! No Sir!
Movie

Sir! No Sir!(2005)

7.6
tomato89%
NR
85Minutes

Sir! No Sir! is a documentary about the anti-war movement within the ranks of the United States military during the Vietnam War. The film focuses on the movement that developed in opposition to the war, with soldiers organizing protests, demonstrations, and acts of resistance against the military and the war effort. It highlights the stories of soldiers who refused to fight, went AWOL, and spoke out against the war, as well as the efforts of activists and civilians who supported the movement. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical context, the film provides a comprehensive look at the anti-war movement and its impact on military culture and the broader society.

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FM
Movie

FM(1978)

6.3
tomato20%
PG
104Minutes

FM is a satire that follows a radio DJ as he navigates the challenges of working at a radio station in Los Angeles. The DJ deals with groupies, auditions, and being fired from his job. Along the way, he also gets involved with an army recruiter and encounters various rock 'n' roll hijinks.

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Explore a collection of thrilling movies and captivating TV series that are famous for their "Pirate radio" theme. Immerse yourself in the rebellious world of underground radio stations, eccentric DJs, and the fight for freedom of expression. Discover tales of music, love, and rebellion as you embark on a journey filled with pirate radio adventures.

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