Movie

Captain Fantastic

“He prepared them for everything except the outside world.”

★ 7.9(6,860)20161h 59m

Captain Fantastic is streaming on Sooner, Molotov TV and SFR Play in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Matt Ross
Release date: 2016-07-08
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: Esperanto
Box office: $23,123,592
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Electric City Entertainment

Captain Fantastic — trailer

About Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic is a 2016 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Matt Ross, starring Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay and Samantha Isler. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 6,860 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Captain Fantastic in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.

Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Ben Cash

George MacKay

Bodevan Cash

Samantha Isler

Kielyr Cash

Annalise Basso

Vespyr Cash

Nicholas Hamilton

Rellian Cash

Shree Crooks

Zaja Cash

Charlie Shotwell

Nai Cash

Trin Miller

Leslie Abigail Cash

Frank Langella

Jack Bertrang

Ann Dowd

Abigail Bertrang

Steve Zahn

Dave

Kathryn Hahn

Harper

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipnew mexicosocialismwildernessroad tripfamily relationshipssurvivalisthomeschoolingin-lawsmental illnessdeath of motherwashington statebohemianschool busisolated house

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Captain Fantastic in France?+

In France, you can stream Captain Fantastic on Sooner, Molotov TV and SFR Play. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique.

Is Captain Fantastic on Netflix?+

Captain Fantastic is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Sooner, Molotov TV and SFR Play.

How long is Captain Fantastic?+

Captain Fantastic has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in Captain Fantastic?+

Captain Fantastic stars Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso and Nicholas Hamilton.

When did Captain Fantastic come out?+

Captain Fantastic is a 2016 movie directed by Matt Ross.

What genre is Captain Fantastic?+

Captain Fantastic is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Captain Fantastic?+

Captain Fantastic was directed by Matt Ross.