Captive (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, Captive is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jerry Jameson, running about 97 minutes. “Faith. Redemption. Survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
Who’s in it. Captive stars Kate Mara as Ashley Smith, David Oyelowo as Brian Nichols, Michael Kenneth Williams as Detective John Chestnut and Mimi Rogers as Kim Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Captive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2015)?
- In US, Captive is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captive worth watching?
- Captive holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captive?
- Captive stars Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mimi Rogers and Leonor Varela.
- When was Captive released?
- Captive was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.