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The Captive

20252h 14mAlejandro Amenábar
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%

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"The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own."

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.

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HistoricalDramaBiographicalPirates

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What is The Captive (2025) 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 stars in The Captive?

The Captive stars Julio Peña (Miguel), Alessandro Borghi (Hasán Bajá), Miguel Rellán (Antonio de Sosa), Fernando Tejero (Blanco de Paz), Luis Callejo (Dorador). The film was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

How long is The Captive?

The Captive has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2025.

Is The Captive worth watching?

The Captive holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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