The Captain (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2019, The Captain is a thriller and drama film directed by Andrew Lau, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Captain stars Zhang Hanyu as Liu Changjian, Oho Ou as Xu Yichen, Du Jiang as Liang Dong and Yuan Quan as Bi Nan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Captain has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain (2019)?
- In US, The Captain is available to stream on Hi-YAH, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Captain?
- The Captain stars Zhang Hanyu, Oho Ou, Du Jiang, Yuan Quan and Zhang Tian'ai.
- When was The Captain released?
- The Captain was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.