The Captive
Director: 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.
Cast
Julio Peña
Miguel
Alessandro Borghi
Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán
Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero
Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo
Dorador
José Manuel Poga
Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo
Abderramán
Albert Salazar
Beltrán
Juanma Muniagurria
Aguilar
César Saratxu
Friar Juan Gil
Jorge Asín
Friar Antón
Mohamed Said
Guard Muley
In brief
The Captive (2025) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 79 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 14min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is The Captive?
The Captive runs 134 minutes (2h 14min).
What rating does The Captive have?
The Captive has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 79 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Captive from?
The Captive was released in 2025.
