Captive State (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2019, Captive State is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Rupert Wyatt, running about 110 minutes. “10 years ago, they took our planet. Today, we take it back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored. In a working-class Chicago neighborhood occupied by an alien force for nine years, increased surveillance and the restriction of civil rights have given rise to an authoritarian system -- and dissent among the populace.
Who’s in it. Captive State stars John Goodman as William Mulligan, Vera Farmiga as Jane Doe, Jonathan Majors as Rafe Drummond and Ashton Sanders as Gabriel Drummond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Captive State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Captive State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captive State 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 Captive State (2019)?
- In US, Captive State is available to 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 Captive State worth watching?
- Captive State holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captive State?
- Captive State stars John Goodman, Vera Farmiga, Jonathan Majors, Ashton Sanders and Machine Gun Kelly.
- When was Captive State released?
- Captive State was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.