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Captain Phillips

2013·Movie
2h 14min·PG-13
IMDb7.8Metacritic828.1Rotten Tomatoes93%89%

Where to watch

NetflixfuboTVTubi TVSony Pictures Core

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Out here survival is everything.

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Based on True StorySomali PiratesHigh Seas HijackingTense ThrillerPolitical UndertonesTom Hanks PerformanceHostage SituationFast-Paced Action

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Greengrass, Annie Penn, Tom Brewster
Written by:
Billy Ray
Produced by:
Kevin Spacey, Michael De Luca, Francine Maisler
Composed by:
Bjørn Ole Schroeder, Henry Jackman, Chris Munro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Captain Phillips

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Phillips legally?

NetflixfuboTVTubi TVSony Pictures Core

Captain Phillips is included with a subscription to Netflix and fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Captain Phillips worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captain Phillips rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Captain Phillips?

2 h 14 min

Captain Phillips runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Captain Phillips based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captain Phillips?

Critics88
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Captain Phillips much the same way.

Was Captain Phillips a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$219 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $219 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Captain Phillips in?

EnglishSomali

It was made in English, with some Somali. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Captain Phillips?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Captain Phillips in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Captain Phillips use?

Big "NO!"Wham LineGuile HeroHope SpotJitter CamBluff the EavesdropperIt's Probably NothingSole SurvivorScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Not What I Signed on ForShoot the Hostage TakerActor Allusionand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 storytelling tropes for Captain Phillips, including Big "NO!", Wham Line, Guile Hero.