The Captain (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, The Captain is a drama, war and history film directed by Robert Schwentke, running about 118 minutes. “Follow the leader” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of 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.
Who’s in it. The Captain stars Max Hubacher as Herold, Milan Peschel as Freytag, Frederick Lau as Kipinski and Marko Dyrlich as Brockhoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Captain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain (2018)?
- In US, The Captain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Captain worth watching?
- The Captain holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Captain?
- The Captain stars Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Marko Dyrlich and David Scheller.
- When was The Captain released?
- The Captain was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.