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Captivity

2007·Movie
1h 25min·R
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic245.9Rotten Tomatoes9%23%
IMDb4.6Metacritic245.9Rotten Tomatoes9%23%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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When You Think The Worst Has Happened... Think Worse

The sought-after images of top model Jennifer adorn magazine covers and billboards worldwide. When alone at a club, she is abducted and incarcerated in a cell with another prisoner. When their captor subjects the two to torture, they commit to escaping the chamber of horrors before they're killed.
Torture HorrorPsychological ThrillerClaustrophobicViolentDisturbingExploitationKidnappingSurvival

Crew

Directed by:
Roland Joffé, Anthony Pettine, Jon C. Scheide
Written by:
Larry Cohen, Joseph Tura
Produced by:
Mark Damon, Jill Gatsby, Dianne Crittenden
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Chris Navarro, Cynthia Merrill

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Captivity

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Captivity legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Captivity is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Captivity worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Captivity rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Captivity?

1 h 25 min

Captivity runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Captivity?

Critics17
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Captivity higher (43) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Captivity a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

What language is Captivity in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Russia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Captivity?

32ARATAUBOBRCHCLCOCRDEDOECESFR+18

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Captivity in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Captivity use?

Asshole VictimBludgeoned to DeathCannibal LarderCorrupt the CutieCovers Always LieDo You Want to Copulate?Freudian ExcuseGroin AttackHollywood AcidTorture PornNot Quite DeadRevised Endingand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Captivity, including Asshole Victim, Bludgeoned to Death, Cannibal Larder.