Captain Fantastic
“He prepared them for everything except the outside world.”
Synopsis
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-28
Top Cast
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Viggo Mortensen
Ben Cash
George MacKay
Bodevan Cash
Samantha Isler
Kielyr Cash
Annalise Basso
Vespyr Cash
Nicholas Hamilton
Rellian Cash
Shree Crooks
Zaja Cash
Charlie Shotwell
Nai Cash
Trin Miller
Leslie Abigail Cash
Frank Langella
Jack Bertrang
Ann Dowd
Abigail Bertrang
Steve Zahn
Dave
Kathryn Hahn
Harper
Elijah Stevenson
Justin
Teddy Van Ee
Jackson
Erin Moriarty
Claire McCune
Missi Pyle
Ellen
Galen Osier
Small Store Owner
Hannah Horton
Teenage Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 25, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.62x
+$18.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Ross
- Original Score
- Alex Somers
- Original Title
- Captain Fantastic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Esperanto, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.1M
- Production Studios
- Electric City Entertainment, Shivhans Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Ross
Matt Ross
Alex Somers
Stéphane Fontaine
Joseph Krings
Shivani Rawat, Lynette Howell Taylor, Jamie Patricof, Monica Levinson, Nimitt Mankad
Department Leadership Roster
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
Matt Ross
Writer
Matt Ross
Director
Josh Kemble
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Hilow
Stunt Coordinator
Russell Barnes
Production Design
Stéphane Fontaine
Director of Photography
Joseph Krings
Editor
Courtney Hoffman
Costume Design
Shivani Rawat
Producer
Lynette Howell Taylor
Producer
Jamie Patricof
Producer
Monica Levinson
Producer
Brett Keyes
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Gaddie
Visual Effects Supervisor
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 — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Fantastic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Fantastic about?
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Who directed Captain Fantastic?
Captain Fantastic was directed by Matt Ross.
Who stars in Captain Fantastic?
The principal cast of Captain Fantastic includes Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Nicholas Hamilton.
When was Captain Fantastic released and how long is it?
Captain Fantastic was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Captain Fantastic?
Captain Fantastic had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $23.1M at the worldwide box office (4.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Captain Fantastic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Fantastic was composed by Alex Somers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Fantastic?
Captain Fantastic holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).