The Captain
“Follow the leader”
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
Where to watch The Captain in India
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Where is The Captain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Brew, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | OVID, myfilmfriend | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Thrillbox Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Rakuten TV | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Captain
The Captain is a 2018 German-language war, drama and history film directed by Robert Schwentke. The cast is led by Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings.
The Captain was produced by Filmgalerie 451, Alfama Films, and Opus Film and made in Germany and France. It was released on February 2, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Writers
- Robert Schwentke
- Release date
- February 2, 2018
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, France
- Production
- Filmgalerie 451, Alfama Films, Opus Film
The Captain cast & crew
The Captain was directed by Robert Schwentke and written by Robert Schwentke.
The cast features Max Hubacher as Herold, Milan Peschel as Freytag, Frederick Lau as Kipinski, Alexander Fehling as Junker, Britta Hammelstein as Gerda, and Waldemar Kobus as Hansen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Martin Todsharow, cinematography is by Florian Ballhaus, and it was produced by Daniel Hetzer and Philip Lee.
Is The Captain worth watching?
The Captain holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 542 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, The Captain is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Captain
Max Hubacher
Herold
Milan Peschel
Freytag
Frederick Lau
Kipinski
Alexander Fehling
Junker
Britta Hammelstein
Gerda
Waldemar Kobus
Hansen
Sebastian Rudolph
Corporal Paul
Marko Dyrlich
Brockhoff
Alexander Hörbe
Schnabel Wirt
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Sichner
Blerim Destani
Dahler-Kaufmann
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Dr. Kremer
The Captain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Captain in India?
The Captain is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Captain in the US?
In the US, The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and OVID, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Captain in the UK?
In the UK, The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Plex, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸What language is The Captain in?
The Captain is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Captain?
The Captain runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is The Captain rated?
The Captain is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 542 ratings.
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