Captain Phillips
“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.
Where to watch Captain Phillips in United States
Can I watch Captain Phillips in United States? Captain Phillips isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Captain Phillips streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Sony Liv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Zee5, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan, 7plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Superfresh Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel, ZDF | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sony One Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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 7700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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
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 Michael De Luca and Eli Bush.
Is Captain Phillips worth watching?
Captain Phillips holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 7,744 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
Captain Phillips isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Captain Phillips
Tom Hanks
Captain Richard Phillips
Barkhad Abdi
Muse
Barkhad Abdirahman
Bilal
Faysal Ahmed
Najee
Mahat M. Ali
Elmi
Michael Chernus
Shane Murphy
David Warshofsky
Mike Perry
Corey Johnson
Ken Quinn
Chris Mulkey
John Cronan
Yul Vazquez
Captain Frank Castellano
Max Martini
SEAL Commander
Catherine Keener
Andrea Phillips
Captain Phillips — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Captain Phillips in United States?
Captain Phillips is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 7,744 ratings.
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