The Captains
“The final frontier is only the beginning”
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
About The Captains
The Captains is a 2011 English-language documentary and science fiction film directed by William Shatner. The cast is led by William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
The Captains was produced by Le Big Boss Productions, Ballinran Productions, and 455 Films and made in United States of America. It was released on July 22, 2011.
- Director
- William Shatner
- Writers
- William Shatner
- Release date
- July 22, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Le Big Boss Productions, Ballinran Productions, 455 Films
The Captains cast & crew
The Captains was directed by William Shatner and written by William Shatner.
The cast features William Shatner as Self, Patrick Stewart as Self, Avery Brooks as Self, Kate Mulgrew as Self, Scott Bakula as Self, and Chris Pine as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andy Milne, cinematography is by Decebal Dascau, and it was produced by William Shatner and Kevin Layne.
Is The Captains worth watching?
The Captains holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 121 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and science fiction, The Captains is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Captains
In United States, you can stream The Captains on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Captains
William Shatner
Self
Patrick Stewart
Self
Avery Brooks
Self
Kate Mulgrew
Self
Scott Bakula
Self
Chris Pine
Self
René Auberjonois
Self
Jeri Ryan
Self
John de Lancie
Self
Jonathan Frakes
Self
Sally Kellerman
Self
Walter Koenig
Self
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The Captains — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Captains in United States?
The Captains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Captains on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Captains is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Captains in?
The Captains is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Captains?
The Captains runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Captains rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 121 ratings.
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