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.
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Frequently asked questions about Captain Phillips
Where can I watch Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is Captain Phillips about?
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.
Who stars in Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, and Mahat M. Ali.
When did Captain Phillips come out?
Captain Phillips was released in 2013.
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