Captain Fantastic
2016 · Movie · R · 119 min · ★ 7.9 · 77% critics
Deep in the Pacific Northwest woods, a devoted father raises his six kids with demanding physical and intellectual lessons. When he’s forced to leave their secluded life, he and the family must step into society, where their upbringing is challenged and their ideas about parenting are tested.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-07-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Critic score
- 77/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (6,837 votes)
About
You’ll probably enjoy Captain Fantastic if you like bold, family-centered stories that question social norms and education, with both humor and emotion; Not for you if you want a straightforward, light watch or you prefer conventional perspectives like The Road.
Pros: thought-provoking parenting debate; amazing family performances; beautiful wilderness atmosphere | Cons: slow pacing may drag; deeper themes divide viewers; runtime feels longer
Themes
- parent child relationship
- new mexico
- socialism
- wilderness
- road trip
- family relationships
- survivalist
- homeschooling
- in-laws
- mental illness
- death of mother
- washington state
- +14 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 2017 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Matt Ross