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The Captain

2019Movie1 h 51 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes75%79%

A pulse-pounding, nerve-racking adventure movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout editing.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs or romance.

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Story

Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.

Feels like

  • Aviation Disaster
  • True Story
  • Heroic Pilot
  • Mid-Air Emergency
  • Chinese Cinema
  • Survival Thriller
  • Intense Drama
  • Spectacular Visuals

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Lau Wai-keung
Written by
Yu Yonggan
Produced by
Yu Dong, Jiang Defu, Xu Zhiyong
Music by
Comfort Chan, Yu-Peng Chen

Everyone

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

Facts

September 30, 2019 · 1 h 51 min · Adventure

Released
September 30, 2019
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Genres
Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

Ungrateful Bastard, Stuka Scream, Hypocrite +9

  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Stuka Scream
  • Hypocrite
  • Kangaroo Court
  • Historical Villain Downgrade
  • Screw the War, We're Partying
  • Hunting the Most Dangerous Game
  • Jumping Off the Slippery Slope
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Pet the Dog

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Captain?"

Questions about The Captain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Captain?

The RokuHooplaAsianCrushHi-YAHPlexCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, The Captain streams on Hi-YAH and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, AsianCrush, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Captain worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is The Captain okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Captain in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Captain use?

Ungrateful BastardStuka ScreamHypocriteKangaroo CourtHistorical Villain DowngradeScrew the War, We're PartyingHunting the Most Dangerous GameJumping Off the Slippery SlopeHistorical Villain UpgradeGreen-Eyed MonsterEstablishing Character MomentPet the Dogand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Ungrateful Bastard, Stuka Scream, and Hypocrite.