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Captain Phillips

PG-1320132h 14mPaul Greengrass
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 82

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"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.

ActionDramaThriller
ShipAfricaFishermanHijackingSomaliaBased On True StoryPovertyPirateTerrorismCommando

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Frequently asked questions

What is Captain Phillips (2013) 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 stars in Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks (Captain Richard Phillips), Barkhad Abdi (Muse), Barkhad Abdirahman (Bilal), Faysal Ahmed (Najee), Mahat M. Ali (Elmi). The film was directed by Paul Greengrass.

How long is Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

Is Captain Phillips worth watching?

Captain Phillips holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Action, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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