The Captain
2018, German. Directed by Robert Schwentke.
Follow the leader
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
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The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert SchwentkeDirector
- Max HubacherHerold
- Milan PeschelFreytag
- Frederick LauKipinski
- Alexander FehlingJunker
- Britta HammelsteinGerda
- Waldemar KobusHansen
- Sebastian RudolphCorporal Paul
- Marko DyrlichBrockhoff
- Alexander HörbeSchnabel Wirt
- Sascha Alexander GeršakSichner
- Blerim DestaniDahler-Kaufmann
- Haymon Maria ButtingerDr. Kremer
Details
- Released
- 2 February 2018
- Original title
- Der Hauptmann
- Country
- Germany, France, Poland
- Written by
- Robert Schwentke
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The Captain: quick answers
Is The Captain worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 539 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Captain?
The Captain runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Captain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Captain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Captain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Captain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Captain on?
The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and OVID in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Captain?
If you liked The Captain, try The Tin Drum, From Hilde, with Love, The World Will Tremble.
Who directed The Captain?
The Captain (2018) was directed by Robert Schwentke and stars Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau.