The Captive
2025, Spanish. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Captive
The Captive isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 2025.
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Cast & crew
- Alejandro AmenábarDirector
- 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 Muley
Details
- Released
- 12 September 2025
- Original title
- El cautivo
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Budget
- $11M
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The Captive: quick answers
Is The Captive worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Captive?
The Captive runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Captive have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Captive. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Captive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Captive yet.
Which OTT platform is The Captive on?
The Captive isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 2025. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Captive?
If you liked The Captive, try Munich - The Edge of War, Giant, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who directed The Captive?
The Captive (2025) was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and stars Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán.