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Captain Phillips

2013Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic828.1Rotten Tomatoes94%89%

A nerve-racking, pulse-pounding action movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or romance.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Thriller
  • Biographical Drama
  • Realistic War Zone
  • Psychological Tension
  • Maritime Crisis
  • Humanitarian Conflict
  • Masterful Direction
  • Gripping Pacing
  • True Story Adaptation
  • Intense Performance

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Paul Greengrass
Written by
Billy Ray
Produced by
Michael De Luca, Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti
Music by
Henry Jackman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 10, 2013 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released
October 10, 2013
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Somali
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$219 million
Available in
105 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Big "NO!", Wham Line, Guile Hero +9

  • Big "NO!"
  • Wham Line
  • Guile Hero
  • Hope Spot
  • Jitter Cam
  • Bluff the Eavesdropper
  • It's Probably Nothing
  • Sole Survivor
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Not What I Signed on For
  • Shoot the Hostage Taker
  • Actor Allusion

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Captain Phillips?"

Questions about Captain Phillips

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captain Phillips?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Captain Phillips from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 64 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Captain Phillips worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 82).

Is Captain Phillips okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Captain Phillips?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will Captain Phillips scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

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 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 tropes for it, including Big "NO!", Wham Line, and Guile Hero.