The Captive Heart (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1946, The Captive Heart is a drama and war film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of stories about the lives and loves of nine men in a Prisoner of War Camp over five years. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis, to do this he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Upon liberation they meet and decide to continue their lives together. The other inmates' stories are revealed episodically.
Who’s in it. The Captive Heart stars Michael Redgrave as Capt. Karel Hasek, Rachel Kempson as Celia Mitchell, Frederick Leister as Mr. Mowbray and Mervyn Johns as Pte. Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Captive Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captive Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captive Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captive Heart (1946)?
- In GB, The Captive Heart is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Captive Heart worth watching?
- The Captive Heart holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Captive Heart?
- The Captive Heart stars Michael Redgrave, Rachel Kempson, Frederick Leister, Mervyn Johns and Rachel Thomas.
- When was The Captive Heart released?
- The Captive Heart was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.