---
title: "Pirates of Silicon Valley"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pirates-of-silicon-valley-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 3293
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pirates-of-silicon-valley-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pirates of Silicon Valley is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Turner Network Television, Haft Entertainment, St. Nick Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dramatized look at the founders who shaped modern computing."

### Why Watch
- Insightful portrait of early tech pioneers
- Strong performances bring Gates and Jobs to life
- Explores the birth of Apple and Microsoft

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focuses mainly on well‑known figures
- Dramatization may simplify complex events
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents a dramatic retelling suitable for mature audiences interested in tech history.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, biographical, tech, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pirates-of-silicon-valley-1999#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martyn Burke
- **Networks / Studios**: Turner Network Television, Haft Entertainment, St. Nick Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Noah Wyle** as *Steve Jobs*
- **Anthony Michael Hall** as *Bill Gates*
- **Joey Slotnick** as *Steve Wozniak*
- **J.G. Hertzler** as *Ridley Scott*
- **Wayne Péré** as *Captain Crunch*
- **Sheila Shaw** as *Mrs. Wozniak*
- **Gema Zamprogna** as *Arlene*
- **John DiMaggio** as *Steve Ballmer*
- **Josh Hopkins** as *Paul Allen*
- **Gailard Sartain** as *Ed Roberts*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Pirates of Silicon Valley based on real events?
Yes, it dramatizes the real rivalry between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs and the founding of Apple and Microsoft.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The movie runs about 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on June 20, 1999.

### Q: Is it a theatrical release?
It is a television movie rather than a theatrical film.

### Q: Who are the main figures portrayed?
The story centers on Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, the leaders of Microsoft and Apple.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pirates of Silicon Valley — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3293)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*