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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
ProducersWilliam Shatner·Kevin Layne

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Cast · Directed by William Shatner

WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
Self
PSPatrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Self
ABAvery Brooks
Avery Brooks
Self
KMKate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew
Self
SBScott Bakula
Scott Bakula
Self
CPChris Pine
Chris Pine
Self
RARené Auberjonois
René Auberjonois
Self
JRJeri Ryan
Jeri Ryan
Self
JLJohn de Lancie
John de Lancie
Self
JFJonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes
Self
SKSally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Self
WKWalter 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 Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Captains on Netflix?

No, The Captains is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is The Captains on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Captains for free?

The Captains is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

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).