The Captive (1915) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1915 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Captive poster

Released in 1915, The Captive is a drame, guerre and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 50 minutes. “Picturization of the Successful Play” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Pendant la guerre des Balkans, une fermière du Montenegro emploie comme ouvrier agricole un prisonnier turc dont elle ne tardera pas à tomber amoureuse.

Who’s in it. The Captive stars Blanche Sweet as Sonya Matinovich, House Peters as Muhamud Hassan, Gerald Ward as Milos Martinovich and Page Peters as Marko Martinovitch, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Captive 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 The Captive page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Captive tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Captive (1915)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Captive worth watching?
The Captive holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, guerre and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Captive?
The Captive stars Blanche Sweet, House Peters, Gerald Ward, Page Peters and Jeanie Macpherson.
When was The Captive released?
The Captive was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.