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The Captains

6.420111h 37mMovieDocumentaryScience Fiction

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.

DirectorWilliam Shatner
WriterWilliam Shatner
ProducersKevin Layne·William Shatner

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Cast · Directed by William Shatner

William Shatner
William Shatner
Self
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Self
Avery Brooks
Avery Brooks
Self
Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew
Self
Scott Bakula
Scott Bakula
Self
Chris Pine
Chris Pine
Self
René Auberjonois
René Auberjonois
Self
Jeri Ryan
Jeri Ryan
Self
John de Lancie
John de Lancie
Self
Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes
Self
Sally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Self
Walter Koenig
Walter Koenig
Self

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The Captains — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Captains?

The Captains is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Captains on Netflix?

No, The Captains is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is The Captains on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Captains for free?

The Captains is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Captains?

Yes — The Captains is followed by Get a Life! (2012) in the Captains Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Captains?

The Captains is the first film in the Captains Collection.

Is The Captains part of a trilogy?

No — The Captains is part of the Captains Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Captains Collection?

There are 4 films in the Captains Collection: The Captains (2011), Get a Life! (2012), The Captains: Still Kicking (2013) and Chaos on the Bridge (2014).