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Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips

Out here survival is everything.

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Captain Phillips
  • Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 2013-10-10
  • Runtime: 134 minutes
  • Rating: 7.538/10 (7140 votes)
  • Budget: $55,000,000
  • Revenue: $218,791,811
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, Trigger Street Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.7797
  • Languages: English, Somali

Cast & Crew

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

as Captain Richard Phillips

Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi

as Muse

Barkhad Abdirahman

Barkhad Abdirahman

as Bilal

Faysal  Ahmed

Faysal Ahmed

as Najee

Mahat M. Ali

Mahat M. Ali

as Elmi

Michael Chernus

Michael Chernus

as Shane Murphy

David Warshofsky

David Warshofsky

as Mike Perry

Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

as Ken Quinn

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

as John Cronan

Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

as Captain Frank Castellano

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass on Captain Phillips | Film4 Interview Special

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS: B-Roll Footage

"Letter" Spot

"Pirates take the Maersk Alabama"

"One Team" Spot

Keywords

shipafricafishermanhijackingsomaliapovertypirateterrorismcommandohijackcargo shipship hijackingsomaliset in africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips is a Action, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2013-10-10.

Who are the main actors in Captain Phillips?

The main cast includes Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali, .

Where can I watch Captain Phillips online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Captain Phillips is available.

Is Captain Phillips based on a true story?

Out here survival is everything.

What is the IMDb rating of Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips has an IMDb rating of 7.538/10 based on 7140 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Captain Phillips?

The movie had a production budget of $55,000,000 and earned $218,791,811 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Captain Phillips?

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, Trigger Street Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Captain Phillips filmed?

Captain Phillips was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Captain Phillips?

The total runtime of Captain Phillips is 134 minutes.

Is Captain Phillips suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Captain Phillips?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Captain Phillips.

Does Captain Phillips have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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