Captive is streaming on Netflix in South Africa, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch Captive
🇿🇦 South Africa
Good to know
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Release date
- 2015-09-17
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $2,801,508
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Itaca Films
Captive — trailer
About Captive
Captive is a 2015 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Jerry Jameson, starring Kate Mara, David Oyelowo and Michael Kenneth Williams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 289 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Captive in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
Cast
Kate Mara
Ashley Smith
David Oyelowo
Brian Nichols
Michael Kenneth Williams
Detective John Chestnut
Mimi Rogers
Kim Rogers
Leonor Varela
Sergeant Carmen Sandoval
E. Roger Mitchell
Sergeant Teasley
Kevin J. O'Connor
FBI Agent
Matt Lowe
Randy
Jessica Oyelowo
Meredith MacKenzie
J. Karen Thomas
Mrs. Nichols
Melissa Eastwood
Drug Rehab Patient
Marlo Scheitler
Cheryl
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Captive in South Africa?+
In South Africa, you can stream Captive on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Captive on Netflix?+
Yes — Captive is available to stream on Netflix in South Africa.
How long is Captive?+
Captive has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Captive?+
Captive stars Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mimi Rogers and Leonor Varela.
When did Captive come out?+
Captive is a 2015 movie directed by Jerry Jameson.
What genre is Captive?+
Captive is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Captive?+
Captive was directed by Jerry Jameson.
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