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
Cast & Crew
Julio Peña
Miguel
Alessandro Borghi
Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán
Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero
Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo
Dorador
José Manuel Poga
Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo
Abderramán
Albert Salazar
Beltrán
Juanma Muniagurria
Aguilar
César Saratxu
Friar Juan Gil
Jorge Asín
Friar Antón
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.