He prepared them for everything except the outside world.
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Captain Fantastic (2016) is a drama and comedy film directed by Matt Ross, released on July 8, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler and Annalise Basso. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 6,952 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Captain Fantastic.
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Viggo Mortensen
as Ben Cash
George MacKay
as Bodevan Cash
Samantha Isler
as Kielyr Cash
Annalise Basso
as Vespyr Cash
Nicholas Hamilton
as Rellian Cash
Shree Crooks
as Zaja Cash
Charlie Shotwell
as Nai Cash
Trin Miller
as Leslie Abigail Cash
Frank Langella
as Jack Bertrang
Ann Dowd
as Abigail Bertrang
Steve Zahn
as Dave
Kathryn Hahn
as Harper
Directed by Matt Ross, written by Matt Ross, produced by Monica Levinson, Shivani Rawat and Lynette Howell Taylor.
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 6,952 ratings.
While Viggo's character is most certainly the protagonist, he's also not portrayed as being 100% in the right. Which really is the best way to tackle the subject matter at hand. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
Reviewed on November 23, 2016
**Surviving isn't just a good education, but needs the physical training.** This is from a supporting actor turned a director who is just one film old before this. So he wrote and directed this beautiful film. One of the best films of the years that should be in must see list. It was just like the film 'Alabama Moon', only the initial plot that extended for over the hundred minutes. The first thing is the cast, it…
Reviewed on November 23, 2016
I immediately had to watch it again after just finishing! This movie leaves an impact! LOVED it!
Reviewed on April 15, 2025
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Captain Fantastic (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Captain Fantastic (2016) includes Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso and Nicholas Hamilton. The film was directed by Matt Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Captain Fantastic was released on July 8, 2016 and runs for 1h 59m.
Captain Fantastic (2016) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 6,952 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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