Captain Phillips
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Where to stream Captain Phillips
Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer #2
Official International Trailer
Official Trailer
"Letter" Spot
"One Team" Spot
"Unarmed" Spot
"Pirates take the Maersk Alabama"
Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass on Captain Phillips | Film4 Interview Special
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Frequently asked questions about Captain Phillips
Where can I watch Captain Phillips in the United States?
Captain Phillips is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, and Mahat M. Ali. Paul Greengrass is the director.
How long is Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).
When did Captain Phillips come out?
Captain Phillips was released on October 10, 2013.
Which studio made Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips was produced by Columbia Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, and Scott Rudin Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips was made on a budget of $55,000,000.
How much did Captain Phillips make at the box office?
Captain Phillips grossed $218,791,811 worldwide, against a budget of $55,000,000.
What languages is Captain Phillips in?
Captain Phillips is in English and Somali, and its original language is English.
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