The Captive(2025)
“The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.”
Overview
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Studio
Himenóptero
Budget
$11M
Cast
Julio Peña
as Miguel
Alessandro Borghi
as Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán
as Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero
as Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo
as Dorador
José Manuel Poga
as Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo
as Abderramán
Albert Salazar
as Beltrán
Juanma Muniagurria
as Aguilar
César Saratxu
as Friar Juan Gil
Jorge Asín
as Friar Antón
Mohamed Said
as Guard Muley
Where to Watch
This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.
Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Arabic
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$11M
Production Companies
Himenóptero • Misent Producciones • Propaganda Italia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captive?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Captive (2025).
What is The Captive about?▼
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
Who directed The Captive?▼
The Captive was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and released in 2025. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Captive?▼
The Captive has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in The Captive?▼
The cast of The Captive includes Julio Peña as Miguel, Alessandro Borghi as Hasán Bajá, Miguel Rellán as Antonio de Sosa, Fernando Tejero as Blanco de Paz, Luis Callejo as Dorador and more.
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