Captain Jack (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Captain Jack is a notable film directed by Robert Young, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A sea captain with a vessel not deemed sea worthy by the ship inspectors assembles a motley crew to sail along the path of Captain Scoresby, a sea captain who sailed from Whitby in northern England to the Arctic in 1791. His crew includes bickering sisters, an Australian hitchhiker who is hiding from his girl friends, and the seaman's confidante who runs a local trailer park. Putting the ship to sea, the group is pursued by the authorities.
Who’s in it. Captain Jack stars Bob Hoskins as Jack Armistead, Sadie Frost as Tessa, Gemma Jones as Eunice Pickles and Anna Massey as Phoebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Captain Jack has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Jack page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Jack (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Jack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain Jack worth watching?
- Captain Jack holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Jack?
- Captain Jack stars Bob Hoskins, Sadie Frost, Gemma Jones, Anna Massey and Peter McDonald.
- When was Captain Jack released?
- Captain Jack was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.