The Captive (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, The Captive is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Atom Egoyan, running about 112 minutes. “When hope is all you have.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra, some disturbing incidents seem to indicate that she's still alive. Police, parents and Cassandra herself, will try to unravel the mystery of her disappearance.
Who’s in it. The Captive stars Ryan Reynolds as Matthew, Scott Speedman as Jeffrey, Rosario Dawson as Nicole and Mireille Enos as Tina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Captive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Captive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captive (2014)?
- In US, The Captive is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Captive worth watching?
- The Captive holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Captive?
- The Captive stars Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson, Mireille Enos and Kevin Durand.
- When was The Captive released?
- The Captive was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.