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The Captive
“The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.”
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The Captive at a glance
The Captive is a 2025 drama and history film, running 2h 14m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: +16 in the United Kingdom.
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Rated +16 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2025-09-12
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 85 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
Cast
14 names
Julio PeñaMiguel
Alessandro BorghiHasán Bajá
Miguel RellánAntonio de Sosa
Fernando TejeroBlanco de Paz
Luis CallejoDorador
José Manuel PogaDiego Castañeda
Roberto ÁlamoAbderramán
Albert SalazarBeltrán
Juanma MuniagurriaAguilar
César SaratxuFriar Juan Gil
Jorge AsínFriar Antón
Mohamed SaidGuard MuleyWalid CharafGuard Alí
Luna BerroaZoraida
Questions about The Captive
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Captive in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Captive suitable for children?
The Captive is rated +16 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Captive about?
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
How long is The Captive?
The Captive runs for 2h 14m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Captive trailer?
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