The Captain (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2023, The Captain is a drama and adventure film directed by Matteo Garrone, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Tells the story of two young men who leave Senegal for Europe; a contemporary odyssey through the dangers of the desert, the perils of the sea and the ambiguities of the human soul
Who’s in it. The Captain stars Seydou Sarr as Seydou, Moustapha Fall as Moussa, Issaka Sawadogo as Martin and Hichem Yacoubi as Ahmed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Captain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel 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 The Captain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain (2023)?
- In US, The Captain is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon 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 The Captain worth watching?
- The Captain holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Captain?
- The Captain stars Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Issaka Sawadogo, Hichem Yacoubi and Bamar Kane.
- When was The Captain released?
- The Captain was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.