The Captive(2025)
El cautivo
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
The Captive Synopsis
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.
The Captive (2025) is a drama and history film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, released on September 12, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán and Fernando Tejero. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Writers:
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Producers:
- Fernando Bovaira, Alejandro Amenábar, Simón de Santiago
- Cinematographer:
- Álex Catalán
- Composer:
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Production:
- Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones
- Budget:
- $10,720,500
- Status:
- Released
The Captive Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, written by Alejandro Amenábar, produced by Fernando Bovaira, Alejandro Amenábar and Simón de Santiago.
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The Captive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 79 ratings.
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The Captive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captive online?
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The Captive (2025) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Captive?
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The main cast of The Captive (2025) includes Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán, Fernando Tejero and Luis Callejo. The film was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Captive released?
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The Captive was released on September 12, 2025 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is The Captive worth watching?
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The Captive (2025) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.