The Captive
“When hope is all you have.”
Synopsis
Eight years after their daughter Cassandra's abduction tore them apart, an estranged couple discover disturbing clues that indicate that she is still alive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-18
Top Cast
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Ryan Reynolds
Matthew
Mireille Enos
Tina
Rosario Dawson
Nicole
Scott Speedman
Jeffrey
Kevin Durand
Mika
Alexia Fast
Cass
Christine Horne
Vicky
Bruce Greenwood
Vince
Arsinée Khanjian
Diane
Brendan Gall
Teddy
Aaron Poole
Mike
Jason Blicker
Sam
Aidan Shipley
Albert
Peyton Kennedy
Young Cass
Mark Gorodnitsky
Young Albert
Paige Baril
Paige
Ella Ballentine
Jennifer
William MacDonald
Frank
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Atom Egoyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Atom Egoyan, David Fraser
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Captive
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- The Film Farm, Ego Film Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan, David Fraser
Mychael Danna
Paul Sarossy, Mark Willis
Susan Shipton
Atom Egoyan, Simone Urdl, Stephen Traynor, Patrice Theroux, Jennifer Weiss
Department Leadership Roster
Atom Egoyan
Director
Susan Shipton
Editor
Phillip Barker
Production Design
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Atom Egoyan
Screenplay
Atom Egoyan
Producer
Simone Urdl
Producer
David Fraser
Screenplay
Stephen Traynor
Producer
Jennifer Weiss
Producer
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Crowther
Visual Effects Supervisor
Debra Hanson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Captive about?
Eight years after their daughter Cassandra's abduction tore them apart, an estranged couple discover disturbing clues that indicate that she is still alive.
Who directed The Captive?
The Captive was directed by Atom Egoyan.
Who stars in The Captive?
The principal cast of The Captive includes Ryan Reynolds, Mireille Enos, Rosario Dawson, Scott Speedman, Kevin Durand.
When was The Captive released and how long is it?
The Captive was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Captive make at the box office?
The Captive grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Captive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captive was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Captive?
The Captive holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).