Captive Women (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1952, Captive Women is a science fiction film directed by Stuart Gilmore, running about 64 minutes. “Women of the caves 1000 years from now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In post-apocalyptic New York, three tribes of survivors (the Norms, the Mutates and the Upriver People) vie for the right to exist. When the treacherous Upriver People attack the Norms, kill their chief and take their people captive, two Norm refugee men must find a way to ally with the Mutates, who have previously kidnapped Norm women in an effort to reproduce healthy children, to rout the Uprivers, who also seek to kill off the Mutates.
Who’s in it. Captive Women stars Robert Clarke as Rob, Margaret Field as Ruth, Robert Bice as Bram, Rob's pal and Stuart Randall as Gordon, chief of the Upriver People, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Captive Women has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captive Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captive Women tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captive Women (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captive Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captive Women worth watching?
- Captive Women holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captive Women?
- Captive Women stars Robert Clarke, Margaret Field, Robert Bice, Stuart Randall and Ron Randell.
- When was Captive Women released?
- Captive Women was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.