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Captain Phillips

7.520132h 14m12AMovieActionDramaThriller

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
ProducersDana Brunetti·Eli Bush

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

Cast · Directed by Paul Greengrass

THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Captain Richard Phillips
BABarkhad Abdi
Barkhad Abdi
Muse
BABarkhad Abdirahman
Barkhad Abdirahman
Bilal
FAFaysal Ahmed
Faysal Ahmed
Najee
MAMahat M. Ali
Mahat M. Ali
Elmi
MCMichael Chernus
Michael Chernus
Shane Murphy
DWDavid Warshofsky
David Warshofsky
Mike Perry
CJCorey Johnson
Corey Johnson
Ken Quinn
CMChris Mulkey
Chris Mulkey
John Cronan
YVYul Vazquez
Yul Vazquez
Captain Frank Castellano
MMMax Martini
Max Martini
SEAL Commander
CKCatherine 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 Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Captain Phillips on Netflix?

No, Captain Phillips is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 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 Kingdom, 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 Kingdom, 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).