Movie

The Captive

“The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.”

★ 6.6(72)20252h 14m

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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 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Captive in Taiwan — 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.

Cast

Julio Peña

Miguel

Alessandro Borghi

Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán

Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero

Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo

Dorador

José Manuel Poga

Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo

Abderramán

Albert Salazar

Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria

Aguilar

César Saratxu

Friar Juan Gil

Jorge Asín

Friar Antón

Mohamed Said

Guard Muley

Themes & keywords

historicaldramabiographicalpirates

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Captive in Taiwan?+

The Captive is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Captive on Netflix?+

The Captive is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

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.