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8...one of the most emotionally draining climaxes of the year.
Read full review at Roger Ebert
7...Captain Phillips is riveting. Though he remains unfortunately convinced that violently shaking his camera is the best way to achieve visual urgency, Greengrass nevertheless excels at pressure-cooker scenarios.
Read full review at The A.V. Club
8This unbearably tense hijack thriller is based on the true story from 2009 about a Somali pirate attack on an American container ship...
Read full review at The Guardian
10Both Greengrass and Hanks are on award-deserving form in a riveting, emotionally complex and hugely intelligent dramatisation of a real-life ordeal.
Read full review at Empire
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Frequently asked questions
What is Captain Phillips about? 
In "Captain Phillips," the harrowing true story unfolds of a cargo ship captain who faces an unimaginable crisis when Somali pirates seize control of his vessel in the treacherous waters off the Horn of Africa. As tensions rise on both sides, the film delves deep into the psychological battle between Captain Richard Phillips and Muse, the pirate leader. Each character reveals their complexities and motivations amid a high-stakes hostage situation, highlighting themes of desperation and survival. The U.S. Navy is called in to intervene, leading to an intense standoff that tests human limits and moral choices. Through gripping action and emotional depth, this thriller questions what it truly means to be brave when lives hang in balance.
Where can I stream Captain Phillips?
You can stream Captain Phillips on: Netflix Apple TV Store
What movies are similar to Captain Phillips?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Captain Phillips include Gangster Squad, Body of Lies, Pistol Whipped, Snowpiercer, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Oldboy.
When was Captain Phillips released in theaters?
Captain Phillips was released in theaters on November 14, 2013.
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