Films and TV shows that feel like Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate by Jerry Bryant and Starboard Mess
A rousing, bittersweet toast to camaraderie and the perils of life at sea
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003): Captures the camaraderie and danger of life aboard a wooden warship during the age of sail.
- The Terror (2018): A haunting depiction of a doomed Arctic expedition, highlighting isolation and the bonds between crewmen.
- Deadliest Catch (2005): Modern documentary of rugged fishermen whose work ethic and camaraderie echo shanty traditions.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): Swash‑buckling sea life with a soundtrack that feels like a raucous shanty.
- The Sea Inside (2004): While not about ships, its meditative sea imagery and reflections on freedom mirror the shanty's wistful tone.
- The Adventures of Tintin (2011): Features a vintage sailing adventure and the tight‑knit crew dynamic that the song celebrates.