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The Captain

2018·Movie
1h 58min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic677.8Rotten Tomatoes83%85%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
WWII GermanyDeserterFalse IdentitySatiricalPsychological ThrillerViolence & PowerHistorical DramaBleakSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Schwentke, Christian Hoyer, Simon Aschenbrenner
Written by:
Robert Schwentke
Produced by:
Philip Lee, Paulo Branco, Paulo Branco
Composed by:
Martin Steyer, Martin Todsharow, Martin Todsharow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Captain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Captain legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVBrewKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVIDPlex

The Captain is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Brew, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Brew. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Captain worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Captain rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Captain?

1 h 58 min

The Captain runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Captain?

Critics75
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Captain much the same way.

What language is The Captain in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, France, Poland.

In how many countries can I watch The Captain?

43ADARATAUBEBGBOBRCACHCLCOCZDE+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Captain in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Captain use?

Judge, Jury, and ExecutionerStart of DarknessThe Un-RevealTempting FateForeshadowingGilligan CutRefuge in AudacityJumping Off the Slippery SlopeDangerous DeserterHistorical Villain DowngradeShown Their WorkAge Liftand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Captain, including Judge, Jury, and Executioner, Start of Darkness, The Un-Reveal.