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The Captain

7.020191h 51mMovieAdventure

Based on the true story of a pilot who had to ensure the safety of 128 passengers and crew members on the plane when its windshield became damaged mid-flight. The incident is regarded as one of the miracles in aviation history.

DirectorAndrew Lau Wai-keung
WriterYu Yonggan
ProducersXu Zhiyong·Yu Dong

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung

ZHZhang Hanyu
Zhang Hanyu
Liu Changjian
OHOu Hao
Ou Hao
Xu Yichen
DJDu Jiang
Du Jiang
Liang Dong
YQYuan Quan
Yuan Quan
Bi Nan
ZTZhang Tian'ai
Zhang Tian'ai
Huang Jia
LQLi Qin
Li Qin
Zhou Yawen
ZYZhang Yamei
Zhang Yamei
Zhang Qiuyue
YQYang Qiru
Yang Qiru
Yang Hui
GGGao Ge
Gao Ge
Wu Yan
HZHuang Zhizhong
Huang Zhizhong
Airport Controller
ZYZhu Yawen
Zhu Yawen
Airport Leader
LXLi Xian
Li Xian
Airport Controller

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The Captain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Captain?

The Captain is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Captain on Netflix?

No, The Captain is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Captain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Captain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch The Captain for free?

The Captain is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.