The Captain (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2022, The Captain is a documentary film directed by Greg Kohs, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Of Maine’s more than 5000 commercial lobstermen only 4% are female. The Captain celebrates that fearless minority through the lens of Sadie Samuels. At 27 years old, she is the youngest and only female lobster boat captain in the Rockport, Maine harbor. Despite the long hours and manual labor of hauling traps, Samuels is in love — obsessed even — with what she calls the most beautiful, magical place on the planet. Her love for lobster fishing was imparted early in her childhood by her dad Matt, who has been her mentor and inspiration since she was a little girl in yellow fishing boots.
Who’s in it. The Captain stars Sadie Samuels as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Captain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Captain worth watching?
- The Captain holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Captain?
- The Captain stars Sadie Samuels.
- When was The Captain released?
- The Captain was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.