Captain Phillips
Out here survival is everything.
20132h 14m7.5(7,610 votes)
ActionDramaThriller
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.
Captain Phillips (2013) is a action, drama, and thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass. It stars Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, and Barkhad Abdirahman. The film runs for 2 hours 14 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 7,610 votes.
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Director
Cast
Tom Hanks
Captain Richard Phillips
Barkhad Abdi
Muse
Barkhad Abdirahman
Bilal
Faysal Ahmed
Najee
Mahat M. Ali
Elmi
Michael Chernus
Shane Murphy
David Warshofsky
Mike Perry
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Who stars in Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, and Faysal Ahmed, and was directed by Paul Greengrass.
How long is Captain Phillips?
Captain Phillips has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes.
When did Captain Phillips come out?
Captain Phillips was released in 2013.
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Captain Phillips is a action, drama, and thriller film.
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Captain Phillips holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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