The Captains
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Frequently asked questions about The Captains
Where can I watch The Captains in the United States?
The Captains is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Captains on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Captains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV.
Can I watch The Captains for free?
The Captains streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Captains?
The Captains scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Captains?
The Captains stars William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, and Scott Bakula. William Shatner is the director.
How long is The Captains?
The Captains runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did The Captains come out?
The Captains was released on July 22, 2011.
Which studio made The Captains?
The Captains was produced by Le Big Boss Productions, Ballinran Productions, and 455 Films in the United States.
What languages is The Captains in?
The Captains is in French and English, and its original language is English.
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.