The Captain
Der Hauptmann
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, OVID, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailer
Der Hauptmann - The Captain - Official trailer (2018)
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Frequently asked questions about The Captain
Where can I watch The Captain in the United States?
The Captain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, OVID, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Captain on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Brew, OVID, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Can I watch The Captain for free?
The Captain streams free with ads in the United States on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Darkroom. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Captain?
The Captain scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.3 on IMDb, and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Captain?
The Captain stars Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Alexander Fehling, and Britta Hammelstein. Robert Schwentke is the director.
How long is The Captain?
The Captain runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
When did The Captain come out?
The Captain was released on February 2, 2018.
Which studio made The Captain?
The Captain was produced by Filmgalerie 451, Alfama Films, and Opus Film in Germany, France, and Poland.
What language is The Captain in?
The Captain is in German, and its original title is Der Hauptmann.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.