Captain Phillips

Name: Captain Phillips
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-10-10
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 7.5

2013 · Movie · PG-13 · 134 min · ★ 7.5 · 88% critics

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A cargo ship on a routine voyage is targeted by armed pirates, forcing the crew into a high-stakes struggle to protect themselves and regain control. As the situation escalates at sea, a tense standoff tests nerve, leadership, and survival under extreme pressure.

Based on A Captain's Duty

Also known as A Captain's Duty · Maersk Alabama

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Years: 2013
Release date: 2013-10-10
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 134 min
Critic score: 88/100
TMDB rating: 7.5/10 (7,494 votes)
Box office: $218,791,811
Budget: $55,000,000

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If you like tense, realistic survival thrillers like United 93, this delivers edge-of-your-seat pressure and strong performances; Not for you if you dislike claustrophobic hostage scenarios, sustained anxiety, or harsh, grounded violence.

Pros: relentless suspense; gripping true-story stakes; standout performances | Cons: intense violence; stressful throughout; some find it slow