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The Captive

5.720001h 59mMovieDramaRomance

Ariane lives with Simon in his large Paris flat. Simon is obsessed with her: he wants to know everything about her, secretly follows her when she goes out, asks questions all the time, even in the most intimate moments. Ariane seems to…

DirectorChantal Akerman

WritersEric de Kuyper·Chantal Akerman

ProducerPaulo Branco

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chantal Akerman

Sylvie Testud

Stanislas Merhar

Stanislas Merhar

Olivia Bonamy

Liliane Rovère

Liliane Rovère

Françoise, the maid

Bérénice Bejo

Bérénice Bejo

Aurore Clément

Aurore Clément

Léa, the actress

Anna Mouglalis

Xavier Morange

Françoise Bertin

Françoise Bertin

The grandmother

Vanessa Larré

Samuel Tasinaje

Samuel Tasinaje

Jean Borodine

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The Captive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Captive?

The Captive is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Captive on Netflix?

No, The Captive is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Captive on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Captive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Captive for free?

The Captive is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.