The Captive

The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

El cautivo

6.6 /10 60 votes
September 12, 2025 2h 14m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Alejandro Amenábar
Writers Alejandro Amenábar
Studio Himenóptero
Rating 6.6/10
Language ES
Budget $10,720,500

Photos

Cast & Crew

Julio Peña

Julio Peña

Miguel

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán

Miguel Rellán

Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero

Fernando Tejero

Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo

Luis Callejo

Dorador

José Manuel Poga

José Manuel Poga

Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo

Roberto Álamo

Abderramán

Albert Salazar

Albert Salazar

Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria

Juanma Muniagurria

Aguilar

César Saratxu

César Saratxu

Friar Juan Gil

Jorge Asín

Jorge Asín

Friar Antón

Mohamed Said

Mohamed Said

Guard Muley

Frequently Asked Questions

The Captive was released on September 12, 2025.

The runtime of The Captive is 2h 14m.

The Captive is a Drama, History movie.

The Captive has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Captive is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Captive was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.

The main cast of The Captive includes Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán.

The Captive is originally in Spanish.