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Captain Phillips

7.520132h 14mPG-13MovieActionDramaThriller

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

DirectorPaul Greengrass
WriterBilly Ray
ProducersMichael De Luca·Eli Bush

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Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelSony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Greengrass

Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Captain Richard Phillips
Barkhad Abdi
Barkhad Abdi
Muse
Barkhad Abdirahman
Barkhad Abdirahman
Bilal
Faysal Ahmed
Faysal Ahmed
Najee
Mahat M. Ali
Mahat M. Ali
Elmi
Michael Chernus
Michael Chernus
Shane Murphy
David Warshofsky
David Warshofsky
Mike Perry
Corey Johnson
Corey Johnson
Ken Quinn
Chris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
John Cronan
Yul Vazquez
Yul Vazquez
Captain Frank Castellano
Max Martini
Max Martini
SEAL Commander
Catherine Keener
Catherine Keener
Andrea Phillips

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Captain Phillips — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Captain Phillips on Netflix?

No, Captain Phillips is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures Core.

Is Captain Phillips on Amazon Prime Video?

Captain Phillips isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Captain Phillips for free?

Captain Phillips is available on Sony Pictures Core in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Captain Phillips based on a true story?

Yes — Captain Phillips is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).