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Captain Phillips

"Out here survival is everything."

October 10, 2013 2h 14m 7.5/10 (7,294 votes)

Originally released in 2013. Captain Phillips is a action/drama film. directed by Paul Greengrass. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, and Barkhad Abdirahman

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 10, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 2h 14m 134 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (7,294 votes)
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Budget $55M Production budget
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Box Office $218.8M 4.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$55,000,000
Revenue
$218,791,811

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures
  • Michael De Luca Productions
  • Scott Rudin Productions
  • Trigger Street Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How long is Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).

When was Captain Phillips released?

Captain Phillips was released on October 10, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Captain Phillips?

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

Is Captain Phillips worth watching?

Captain Phillips has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 7,294 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.