Captain Phillips(2013)
“Out here survival is everything.”
Overview
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.
Director
Paul Greengrass
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$219M
Cast
Tom Hanks
as Captain Richard Phillips
Barkhad Abdi
as Muse
Barkhad Abdirahman
as Bilal
Faysal Ahmed
as Najee
Mahat M. Ali
as Elmi
Michael Chernus
as Shane Murphy
David Warshofsky
as Mike Perry
Corey Johnson
as Ken Quinn
Chris Mulkey
as John Cronan
Yul Vazquez
as Captain Frank Castellano
Max Martini
as SEAL Commander
Catherine Keener
as Andrea Phillips
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$219M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Michael De Luca Productions • Scott Rudin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captain Phillips?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Captain Phillips (2013).
What is Captain Phillips about?▼
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.
Who directed Captain Phillips?▼
Captain Phillips was directed by Paul Greengrass and released in 2013. It is a action, drama, thriller film.
How long is Captain Phillips?▼
Captain Phillips has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Captain Phillips?▼
The cast of Captain Phillips includes Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, Barkhad Abdi as Muse, Barkhad Abdirahman as Bilal, Faysal Ahmed as Najee, Mahat M. Ali as Elmi and more.
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