Shackleton's Captain (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Shackleton's Captain is a drama and documentary film directed by Leanne Pooley, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
Who’s in it. Shackleton's Captain stars Craig Parker as Frank Worsley, Charles Pierard, Hugh Barnard and Blake Henshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shackleton's Captain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shackleton's Captain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shackleton's Captain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shackleton's Captain (2012)?
- In US, Shackleton's Captain is available to stream on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shackleton's Captain worth watching?
- Shackleton's Captain holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shackleton's Captain?
- Shackleton's Captain stars Craig Parker, Charles Pierard, Hugh Barnard, Blake Henshaw and Tony Graimes.
- When was Shackleton's Captain released?
- Shackleton's Captain was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.