The Captive (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2000, The Captive is a drama and romance film directed by Chantal Akerman, running about 118 minutes. “Freely inspired by Proust’s “La Prisonnière” (“Remembrance of Things Past” Vol. 5)” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ariane lives in Simon's large Parisian apartment. He wants to know everything from her, follows her, has her accompanied for her trips and constantly interrogates her. Knowing her taste for women and her double life only exacerbates his suffering, his helplessness, and his desire for her.
Who’s in it. The Captive stars Sylvie Testud as Ariane, Stanislas Merhar as Simon, Olivia Bonamy as Andrée and Liliane Rovère as Françoise, the maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Captive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captive (2000)?
- In US, The Captive is available to stream on Criterion Channel. 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 5.4 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 The Captive?
- The Captive stars Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar, Olivia Bonamy, Liliane Rovère and Bérénice Bejo.
- When was The Captive released?
- The Captive was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.