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The Captain

2019·Movie
1h 51min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes75%79%

Where to watch

The RokuHooplaAsianCrushHi-YAHPlex

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What's your score?

Your score

The Captain fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Aviation DisasterTrue StoryHeroic PilotMid-Air EmergencyChinese CinemaSurvival ThrillerIntense DramaSpectacular Visuals

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Wong Fei-Fei
Written by:
Yu Yonggan
Produced by:
Yu Dong, Jiang Defu, Xu Zhiyong
Composed by:
Comfort Chan, Yu-Peng Chen

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?

The RokuHooplaAsianCrushHi-YAHPlexCineverseTubi TV

The Captain is included with a subscription to Hi-YAH in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and AsianCrush. 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 The Captain worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Captain?

1 h 51 min

The Captain runs 1 h 51 min.

Is The Captain based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Captain?

Critics75
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The Captain much the same way.

What language is The Captain in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Captain?

52ARAUBEBGBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRCYCZ+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Captain in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Captain, including Ungrateful Bastard, Stuka Scream, Hypocrite.