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The Captain

7.220181h 58mRMovieWarDramaHistory

Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen…

DirectorRobert Schwentke
WriterRobert Schwentke
ProducersFrieder Schlaich·Philip Lee

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Cast · Directed by Robert Schwentke

Max Hubacher
Max Hubacher
Herold
Milan Peschel
Milan Peschel
Freytag
Frederick Lau
Frederick Lau
Kipinski
Alexander Fehling
Alexander Fehling
Junker
Britta Hammelstein
Britta Hammelstein
Gerda
Waldemar Kobus
Waldemar Kobus
Hansen
Sebastian Rudolph
Sebastian Rudolph
Corporal Paul
Marko Dyrlich
Marko Dyrlich
Brockhoff
Alexander Hörbe
Alexander Hörbe
Schnabel Wirt
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Sichner
Blerim Destani
Blerim Destani
Dahler-Kaufmann
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Dr. Kremer

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The Captain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Captain?

The Captain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and OVID in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Captain on Netflix?

No, The Captain is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Brew.

Is The Captain on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Captain is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Captain for free?

The Captain is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Kanopy in United States.