Captive

Name: Captive
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2015-09-17
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mimi Rogers, Leonor Varela

2015·Movie·PG-13·97 min·★ 5.6(296)

Crime Drama Thriller More English titles

“Faith. Redemption. Survival.”

Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

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Where to watch Captive in United States

Can I watch Captive in United States? Yes — you can stream Captive in United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Canada	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
Spain	—	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
Brazil	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan	—	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Captive

Captive is a 2015 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Jerry Jameson. The cast is led by Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free.

Captive was produced by Itaca Films, BN Films, and 1019 Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 2015, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director: Jerry Jameson
Writers: Brian Bird
Release date: September 17, 2015
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $3 million
Production: Itaca Films, BN Films, 1019 Entertainment

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Captive cast & crew

Captive was directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Brian Bird.

The cast features Kate Mara as Ashley Smith, David Oyelowo as Brian Nichols, Michael Kenneth Williams as Detective John Chestnut, Mimi Rogers as Kim Rogers, Leonor Varela as Sergeant Carmen Sandoval, and E. Roger Mitchell as Sergeant Teasley.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorne Balfe, cinematography is by Luis David Sansans, and it was produced by Lucas Akoskin and Terry Botwick.

Is Captive worth watching?

Captive holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 296 ratings, a more divisive crime films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Captive is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Captive

In United States, you can stream Captive on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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