

I Capture the Castle
“You can't choose who you fall in love with”
In 1930s England, 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family struggle to survive in a decaying English castle.
Where to watch I Capture the Castle in United States
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Where is I Capture the Castle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About I Capture the Castle
I Capture the Castle is a 2003 English-language drama and romance film directed by Tim Fywell. The cast is led by Romola Garai, Rose Byrne, Tara Fitzgerald. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV.
I Capture the Castle was produced by Take 3 Partnership, Trademark Films, and Isle of Man Film Commission and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 9, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tim Fywell
- Writers
- Heidi Thomas
- Release date
- May 9, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Take 3 Partnership, Trademark Films, Isle of Man Film Commission
I Capture the Castle cast & crew
I Capture the Castle was directed by Tim Fywell and written by Heidi Thomas.
The cast features Romola Garai as Cassandra Mortmain, Rose Byrne as Rose Mortmain, Tara Fitzgerald as Topaz Mortmain, Bill Nighy as James Mortmain, Henry Thomas as Simon Cotton, and Henry Cavill as Stephen Colley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by Richard Greatrex, and it was produced by David Parfitt and Anant Singh.
Is I Capture the Castle worth watching?
I Capture the Castle holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 97 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, I Capture the Castle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch I Capture the Castle
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Cast of I Capture the Castle

Romola Garai
Cassandra Mortmain

Rose Byrne
Rose Mortmain

Tara Fitzgerald
Topaz Mortmain

Bill Nighy
James Mortmain

Henry Thomas
Simon Cotton

Henry Cavill
Stephen Colley

Marc Blucas
Neil Cotton

Sinéad Cusack
Mrs Cotton

Joe Sowerbutts
Thomas

Sophie Stuckey
Cassandra (aged 7)

David Bamber
Vicar

James Faulkner
Aubrey Fox-Cotton
I Capture the Castle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Capture the Castle in United States?
I Capture the Castle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Starz in United States.
▸Is I Capture the Castle on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — I Capture the Castle is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is I Capture the Castle in?
I Capture the Castle is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Capture the Castle?
I Capture the Castle runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is I Capture the Castle rated?
I Capture the Castle is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 97 ratings.











