Capturing Captain Phillips (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2014, Capturing Captain Phillips is a documentary film, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. A vast and detailed look into the behind the scenes of Captain Phillips (2013). Paul Greengrass, Tom Hanks, cast and crew members of the film takes us to a tour inside the ship and its actual location, the concept and creation of the film's most intense and dramatic sequences, and as usual, stories about the making the film which also highlights the four newcomers who played the important parts of the Somali pirates.
Who’s in it. Capturing Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks as Self, Paul Greengrass as Self, Gregory Goodman as Self and Michael Chernus as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Capturing Captain Phillips has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Capturing Captain Phillips page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capturing Captain Phillips 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 Capturing Captain Phillips (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Capturing Captain Phillips change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Capturing Captain Phillips worth watching?
- Capturing Captain Phillips holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Capturing Captain Phillips?
- Capturing Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks, Paul Greengrass, Gregory Goodman, Michael Chernus and Corey Johnson.
- When was Capturing Captain Phillips released?
- Capturing Captain Phillips was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.