Captain Phillips (2013)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Captain Phillips is an action, drama and thriller movie from 2013. It is directed by Paul Greengrass. The cast includes Tom Hanks, Max Martini and Chris Mulkey. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Paul GreengrassDirector
- Tom Hanksas Captain Richard Phillips
- Max Martinias SEAL Commander
- Chris Mulkeyas John Cronan
- Catherine Keeneras Andrea Phillips
- Michael Chernusas Shane Murphy
- Corey Johnsonas Ken Quinn
- David Warshofskyas Mike Perry
- Barkhad Abdias Muse
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Questions about Captain Phillips
- What genre is Captain Phillips?
- Captain Phillips is categorised as Action, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Captain Phillips?
- Tom Hanks, Max Martini, Chris Mulkey, Catherine Keener, Michael Chernus appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Captain Phillips?
- Paul Greengrass directed Captain Phillips.
- How long is Captain Phillips?
- Captain Phillips runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Captain Phillips worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Captain Phillips?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
