The Pirates! Band of Misfits

In this animated adventure, a hapless pirate captain, voiced by Hugh Grant, embarks on a quest to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award. Alongside his eccentric crew, he navigates a series of comedic misadventures that take him from the high seas to the streets of Victorian London. The film, co-directed by Jeff Newitt, showcases the distinctive stop-motion animation style of Aardman Animations. Notably, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.