Captive vs STRAW
STRAW has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.7/10 for Captive). Captive is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 45m. Captive is the older of the two (2015 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Captive
STRAW| Captive | STRAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.7/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 37m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jerry Jameson | Tyler Perry |
| Main cast | Michael Kenneth Williams, Kate Mara, Mimi Rogers, David Oyelowo, E. Roger Mitchell | Rockmond Dunbar, Taraji P. Henson, Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Tilky Jones |
Synopsis
Captive
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing…
STRAW
What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.