I Capture the Castle (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, I Capture the Castle is a drama and romance film directed by Tim Fywell, running about 113 minutes. “You can't choose who you fall in love with” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle. Based on Dodie Smith's 1948 novel with the same name.
Who’s in it. I Capture the Castle stars Romola Garai as Cassandra Mortmain, Rose Byrne as Rose Mortmain, Tara Fitzgerald as Topaz Mortmain and Bill Nighy as James Mortmain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, I Capture the Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 I Capture the Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Capture the Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Capture the Castle (2003)?
- In US, I Capture the Castle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 I Capture the Castle worth watching?
- I Capture the Castle holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Capture the Castle?
- I Capture the Castle stars Romola Garai, Rose Byrne, Tara Fitzgerald, Bill Nighy and Marc Blucas.
- When was I Capture the Castle released?
- I Capture the Castle was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.