The Captains
2011, English. Directed by William Shatner.
The final frontier is only the beginning
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Captains
The Captains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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- Released
- 22 July 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Shatner
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The Captains: quick answers
Is The Captains worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Captains?
The Captains runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Captains have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Captains. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Captains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Captains yet.
Which OTT platform is The Captains on?
The Captains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Captains?
If you liked The Captains, try Chaos on the Bridge, Behind the Planet of the Apes, Elstree 1976.
Who directed The Captains?
The Captains (2011) was directed by William Shatner and stars William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks.