The Captive
2000, French. Directed by Chantal Akerman.
Ariane lives with Simon in his large Paris flat. Simon is obsessed with her: he wants to know everything about her, secretly follows her when she goes out, asks questions all the time, even in the most intimate moments. Ariane seems to take it all in stride, but Simon realises that she's hiding something.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2000
- Original title
- La Captive
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Chantal Akerman, Eric de Kuyper
- Box office
- $636
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The Captive: quick answers
Is The Captive worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Captive?
The Captive runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Captive have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Captive suitable for kids?
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Where can I watch The Captive?
The Captive is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like The Captive?
If you liked The Captive, try The Dreamers, Jules and Jim, Third Person.
Who directed The Captive?
The Captive (2000) was directed by Chantal Akerman and stars Stanislas Merhar, Sylvie Testud, Olivia Bonamy.