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I Capture the Castle

2003·Movie·R·113 min·6.7(97)

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.

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Where to watch I Capture the Castle in United States

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Where is I Capture the Castle streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, StarzAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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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
#sibling relationship#based on novel or book#castle#1930s#father daughter relationship#teenage protagonist

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

Romola Garai

Cassandra Mortmain

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Rose Mortmain

Tara Fitzgerald

Tara Fitzgerald

Topaz Mortmain

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

James Mortmain

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Simon Cotton

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill

Stephen Colley

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Neil Cotton

Sinéad Cusack

Sinéad Cusack

Mrs Cotton

Joe Sowerbutts

Joe Sowerbutts

Thomas

Sophie Stuckey

Sophie Stuckey

Cassandra (aged 7)

David Bamber

David Bamber

Vicar

James Faulkner

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.

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