The Captive (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1915, The Captive is a drama, war and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 50 minutes. “Picturization of the Successful Play” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set during the Balkan Wars, The Captive tells the story of Sonia, a young woman living in Montenegro and left to care for her younger brother Milos and the family farm when older brother Marko goes off to battle. Unable to handle the day-to-day tasks following her brother’s tragic death, help comes in the form of Mahmud Hassan (House Peters, Prisoners of the Storm) a captured Turk nobleman now a prisoner of war. Tasked with helping Sonia, their initial frosty relationship soon melts into love. As the war rages on Sonia, Mahmud and Milos will face near-insurmountable obstacles in their quest for a better life amidst the hell of war.
Who’s in it. The Captive stars Blanche Sweet as Sonya Matinovich, House Peters as Muhamud Hassan, Gerald Ward as Milos Martinovich and Page Peters as Marko Martinovitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Captive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captive (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Captive worth watching?
- The Captive holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Captive?
- The Captive stars Blanche Sweet, House Peters, Gerald Ward, Page Peters and Jeanie Macpherson.
- When was The Captive released?
- The Captive was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.