Captain Phillips (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2013, Captain Phillips is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, running about 134 minutes. “Out here survival is everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Who’s in it. Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, Barkhad Abdi as Muse, Catherine Keener as Andrea Phillips and Chris Mulkey as John Cronan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Captain Phillips has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $218.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and AMC 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 Captain Phillips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Phillips tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Phillips (2013)?
- In US, Captain Phillips is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Captain Phillips worth watching?
- Captain Phillips holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain Phillips?
- Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Catherine Keener, Chris Mulkey and Max Martini.
- When was Captain Phillips released?
- Captain Phillips was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.