Captivity (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2007, Captivity is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 84 minutes. “When You Think The Worst Has Happened... Think Worse” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sought-after images of top model Jennifer adorn magazine covers and billboards worldwide. When alone at a charity event, she is abducted and incarcerated in a cell with another prisoner. When their captor subjects the two to torture, they commit to escaping the chamber of horrors before they're killed.
Who’s in it. Captivity stars Elisha Cuthbert as Jennifer Tree, Daniel Gillies as Gary Dexter, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Ben Dexter and Laz Alonso as Disantos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Captivity has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captivity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captivity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captivity (2007)?
- In US, Captivity is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captivity worth watching?
- Captivity holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captivity?
- Captivity stars Elisha Cuthbert, Daniel Gillies, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Laz Alonso and Chrysta Olson.
- When was Captivity released?
- Captivity was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.