The Captive is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Mexico. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch The Captive
🇲🇽 Mexico
Good to know
- Director
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Release date
- 2025-09-12
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Language
- Arabic
- Budget
- $10,720,500
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Studio
- Himenóptero
About The Captive
The Captive is a 2025 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Alejandro Amenábar, starring Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi and Miguel Rellán. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Captive in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Captive in Mexico?+
In Mexico, you can stream The Captive on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Is The Captive on Netflix?+
Yes — The Captive is available to stream on Netflix in Mexico.
How long is The Captive?+
The Captive has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
Who stars in The Captive?+
The Captive stars Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán, Fernando Tejero and Luis Callejo.
When did The Captive come out?+
The Captive is a 2025 movie directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
What genre is The Captive?+
The Captive is Drama and History film.
Who directed The Captive?+
The Captive was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
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