The Captain
2019, Chinese. Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung.
Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Check local
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The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 31 October 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2019
- Original title
- 中国机长
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Yu Yonggan
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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 7.0/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Captain?
The Captain runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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?
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Which OTT platform is The Captain on?
The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Captain?
If you liked The Captain, try The Finest Hours, Sully, The Perfect Storm.
Who directed The Captain?
The Captain (2019) was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung and stars Zhang Hanyu, Ou Hao, Du Jiang.