The Captive is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch The Captive
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Release date
- 2000-09-27
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Language
- French
- Box office
- $636
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Gemini Films
The Captive — trailer
About The Captive
The Captive is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Chantal Akerman, starring Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar and Olivia Bonamy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 66 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Captive in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Ariane lives with Simon in his large Paris flat. Simon is obsessed with her: he wants to know everything about her, secretly follows her when she goes out, asks questions all the time, even in the most intimate moments. Ariane seems to take it all in stride, but Simon realises that she's hiding something.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Captive in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Captive on Criterion Channel.
Is The Captive on Netflix?+
The Captive is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Captive?+
The Captive has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who stars in The Captive?+
The Captive stars Sylvie Testud, Stanislas Merhar, Olivia Bonamy, Liliane Rovère and Bérénice Bejo.
When did The Captive come out?+
The Captive is a 2000 movie directed by Chantal Akerman.
What genre is The Captive?+
The Captive is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed The Captive?+
The Captive was directed by Chantal Akerman.
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