Captive (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, Captive is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 120 minutes. “He forced his way into her home. He threatened her child. He took her by force. He's a pathological criminal. So why does she feel guilty?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul and Kathy Plunk buy a small motel in a lonesome mountain region in Oregon. Their newfound tranquility is broken by a pair of guests who turn out to be wanted criminals on run from the police. They need money, so they assault the Plunks, force them to withdraw all their money from the bank. But the nightmare just begins as they take the Plunks and their baby with them as hostages.
Who’s in it. Captive stars Joanna Kerns as Kathy Plunk, Barry Bostwick as Paul Plunk, Chad Lowe as Jeff Frost and John Stamos as Robert Knotts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Captive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captive (1991)?
- In US, Captive is available to stream on fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captive worth watching?
- Captive holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captive?
- Captive stars Joanna Kerns, Barry Bostwick, Chad Lowe, John Stamos and Don S. Davis.
- When was Captive released?
- Captive was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.