Captain Fantastic (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2016, Captain Fantastic is a drama and adventure film directed by Matt Ross, running about 118 minutes. “He Prepared Them for Everything Except the Outside World.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A father living in the forests of the Pacific Northwest with his six young kids tries to assimilate back into society.
Who’s in it. Captain Fantastic stars Viggo Mortensen as Ben Cash, Samantha Isler as Kielyr Cash, Annalise Basso as Vespyr Cash and Steve Zahn as Dave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Captain Fantastic has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Captain Fantastic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Fantastic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Fantastic (2016)?
- In US, Captain Fantastic is available to 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 Captain Fantastic worth watching?
- Captain Fantastic holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain Fantastic?
- Captain Fantastic stars Viggo Mortensen, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Steve Zahn and George MacKay.
- When was Captain Fantastic released?
- Captain Fantastic was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.