Captive
“Faith. Redemption. Survival.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Captive Official Trailer #1 | HD | Kate Mara, David Oyelowo 2015 Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-24
Top Cast
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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
Michael Mercaldi
Prisoner
Michael Harding
Commander Bradley Simpson
Fred Galle
Atlanta Police Officer Boltbee
Scott Parks
Officer Henderson
Sydelle Noel
Lynn Campbell
Elle Graham
Paige
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.4x
+$802K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Bird
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- Captive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Itaca Films, BN Films, 1019 Entertainment, Brightside Entertainment, Yoruba Saxon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Brian Bird, Ashley Smith
Lorne Balfe
Luis David Sansans
Melissa Kent
David Oyelowo, Lucas Akoskin, Terry Botwick, Katrina Wolfe, Ken Wales
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Bird
Screenplay
Jerry Jameson
Director
David Oyelowo
Producer
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Luis David Sansans
Director of Photography
Lucas Akoskin
Producer
Sandra Cabriada
Production Design
Terry Botwick
Producer
Katrina Wolfe
Producer
Melissa Kent
Editor
Ken Wales
Producer
Cameron Doyle
Costume Design
Raúl Prado
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alex García
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captive about?
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.
Who directed Captive?
Captive was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in Captive?
The principal cast of Captive includes Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mimi Rogers, Leonor Varela.
When was Captive released and how long is it?
Captive was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Captive?
Captive had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $2.8M at the worldwide box office (1.4 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Captive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captive was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Is Captive based on a book or true story?
Captive is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ashley Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captive?
Captive holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).