Captain Phillips
2013, English. Directed by Paul Greengrass.
Out here survival is everything.
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Captain Phillips
Captain Phillips is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul GreengrassDirector
- Tom HanksCaptain Richard Phillips
- Barkhad AbdiMuse
- Barkhad AbdirahmanBilal
- Faysal AhmedNajee
- Mahat M. AliElmi
- Michael ChernusShane Murphy
- David WarshofskyMike Perry
- Corey JohnsonKen Quinn
- Chris MulkeyJohn Cronan
- Yul VazquezCaptain Frank Castellano
- Max MartiniSEAL Commander
- Catherine KeenerAndrea Phillips
Details
- Released
- 10 October 2013
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Ray
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $219M
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What Captain Phillips is based on
Captain Phillips is based on A Captain's Duty (2010) by Richard Phillips, published by Hachette Books.
True story · 2010
A Captain's Duty
By Richard Phillips
Published by Hachette Books
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Captain Phillips: quick answers
Is Captain Phillips worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 7,777 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Captain Phillips have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Captain Phillips. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Captain Phillips parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Captain Phillips is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Captain Phillips on?
Captain Phillips is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Captain Phillips?
If you liked Captain Phillips, try Blood Diamond, Proof of Life, The Bluff.
Who directed Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips (2013) was directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman.
What is Captain Phillips based on?
Captain Phillips is based on A Captain's Duty (2010) by Richard Phillips, published by Hachette Books.