Captain Webb (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2015, Captain Webb is a drama film directed by Justin Hardy, running about 87 minutes. “Nothing Great Is Easy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first-ever person to successfully swim the English Channel in 1875 equipped only with his moustache, doses of Brandy and a wire wool swimsuit.
Who’s in it. Captain Webb stars Warren Brown as Captain Matthew Webb, Georgia Maguire as Agnes Beckwith, Steve Oram as Professor Beckwith and Terry Mynott as Captain Paul Boyton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Captain Webb has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Webb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Webb tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Webb (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Webb change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain Webb worth watching?
- Captain Webb holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Webb?
- Captain Webb stars Warren Brown, Georgia Maguire, Steve Oram, Terry Mynott and Hannah Tointon.
- When was Captain Webb released?
- Captain Webb was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.