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Captain Fantastic

2016·Movie·R·119 min·★ 7.9(7,049)

“He prepared them for everything except the outside world.”

Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.

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Where to watch Captain Fantastic in India

Can I watch Captain Fantastic in India? Yes — you can stream Captain Fantastic in India on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Click a service to open Captain Fantastic there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Captain Fantastic streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, YouTube
United StatesJustWatch TV Plus, JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomSundance Now Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaJustWatch TV Plus, Crave, JustWatch TV Free, CBC GemApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaLionsgate+ Amazon Channel, SBS On DemandJustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel, ARD PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
FranceCanal+, Sooner, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
SpainFilmin, Atres Player, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV
BrazilTelecine Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, FODAmazon Video, Apple TV Store

About Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic is a 2016 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Matt Ross. The cast is led by Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 7000 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Captain Fantastic was produced by Electric City Entertainment and Shivhans Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 8, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.

Director
Matt Ross
Writers
Matt Ross
Release date
July 8, 2016
OTT release
October 2, 2018
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$23 million
Production
Electric City Entertainment, Shivhans Pictures
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Captain Fantastic cast & crew

Captain Fantastic was directed by Matt Ross and written by Matt Ross.

The cast features Viggo Mortensen as Ben Cash, George MacKay as Bodevan Cash, Samantha Isler as Kielyr Cash, Annalise Basso as Vespyr Cash, Nicholas Hamilton as Rellian Cash, and Shree Crooks as Zaja Cash.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Somers, cinematography is by Stéphane Fontaine, and it was produced by Monica Levinson and Shivani Rawat.

Is Captain Fantastic worth watching?

Captain Fantastic holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 7,049 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, Captain Fantastic is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Captain Fantastic

In India, you can stream Captain Fantastic on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on October 2, 2018.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Captain Fantastic

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Ben Cash

George MacKay

George MacKay

Bodevan Cash

Samantha Isler

Samantha Isler

Kielyr Cash

Annalise Basso

Annalise Basso

Vespyr Cash

Nicholas Hamilton

Nicholas Hamilton

Rellian Cash

Shree Crooks

Shree Crooks

Zaja Cash

Charlie Shotwell

Charlie Shotwell

Nai Cash

Trin Miller

Trin Miller

Leslie Abigail Cash

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Jack Bertrang

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Abigail Bertrang

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Dave

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Harper

Captain Fantastic — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Captain Fantastic in India?

Captain Fantastic is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.

▸Where can I watch Captain Fantastic in the US?

In the US, Captain Fantastic is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus, JustWatch TV Free, and Kanopy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Captain Fantastic in the UK?

In the UK, Captain Fantastic is streaming on Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

▸Is Captain Fantastic on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Captain Fantastic is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.

▸What language is Captain Fantastic in?

Captain Fantastic is originally in English, with audio tracks including Esperanto, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Captain Fantastic?

Captain Fantastic runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).

▸What is Captain Fantastic rated?

Captain Fantastic is rated R. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 7,049 ratings.

▸When did Captain Fantastic release on OTT?

Captain Fantastic became available digitally on October 2, 2018.

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