The Captains(2011)
The final frontier is only the beginning
The Captains Synopsis
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
The Captains (2011) is a documentary and science fiction film directed by William Shatner, released on July 22, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks and Kate Mulgrew. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- William Shatner
- Writers:
- William Shatner
- Producers:
- J. Craig Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Decebal Dascau
- Composer:
- Andy Milne
- Production:
- Le Big Boss Productions, Ballinran Productions, 455 Films
- Status:
- Released
The Captains (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Captains before you stream it.
The Captains Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Shatner
as Self
Patrick Stewart
as Self
Avery Brooks
as Self
Kate Mulgrew
as Self
Scott Bakula
as Self
Chris Pine
as Self
René Auberjonois
as Self
Jeri Ryan
as Self
John de Lancie
as Self
Jonathan Frakes
as Self
Sally Kellerman
as Self
Walter Koenig
as Self
Key crew
Directed by William Shatner, written by William Shatner, produced by J. Craig Thompson.
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The Captains Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 125 ratings.
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The Captains – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captains online?
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The Captains (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Captains?
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The main cast of The Captains (2011) includes William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew and Scott Bakula. The film was directed by William Shatner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Captains released?
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The Captains was released on July 22, 2011 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Captains worth watching?
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The Captains (2011) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Captains?
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Yes. The official The Captains trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.