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Captain Phillips

2013·Movie·PG-13·134 min·7.5(7,510)

Out here survival is everything.

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

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Where to watch Captain Phillips in United States

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Where is Captain Phillips streaming around the world?

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United StatesYouTube TV, AMC, PhiloAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies
United KingdomSky Go, Now TV CinemaApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaBINGE, StanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyBATTLEZONE Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sony One Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips is a 2013 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass. The cast is led by Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 7500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, AMC, Philo.

Captain Phillips was produced by Columbia Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, and Scott Rudin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 10, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $219 million worldwide.

Director
Paul Greengrass
Writers
Billy Ray
Release date
October 10, 2013
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$219 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, Scott Rudin Productions
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Captain Phillips cast & crew

Captain Phillips was directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Billy Ray.

The cast features Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, Barkhad Abdi as Muse, Barkhad Abdirahman as Bilal, Faysal Ahmed as Najee, Mahat M. Ali as Elmi, and Michael Chernus as Shane Murphy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Jackman, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and it was produced by Dana Brunetti and Eli Bush.

Is Captain Phillips worth watching?

Captain Phillips holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 7,510 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, Captain Phillips is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Captain Phillips

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Cast of Captain Phillips

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Captain Richard Phillips

Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi

Muse

Barkhad Abdirahman

Barkhad Abdirahman

Bilal

Faysal  Ahmed

Faysal Ahmed

Najee

Mahat M. Ali

Mahat M. Ali

Elmi

Michael Chernus

Michael Chernus

Shane Murphy

David Warshofsky

David Warshofsky

Mike Perry

Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

Ken Quinn

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

John Cronan

Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

Captain Frank Castellano

Max Martini

Max Martini

SEAL Commander

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Andrea Phillips

Captain Phillips — FAQs

Where can I watch Captain Phillips in United States?

Captain Phillips is streaming on YouTube TV, AMC, Philo in United States.

Is Captain Phillips on YouTube TV?

Yes — Captain Phillips is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Captain Phillips in?

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

How long is Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

What is Captain Phillips rated?

Captain Phillips is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 7,510 ratings.

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