Captains Courageous
Synopsis
Harvey Cheyne, Jr., second richest person in the world, orphaned and spoiled rotten, encounters a cigar and the sea on his way to England for boarding school. Seasick, over the rail for real, rescued by Dan Troop of a Gloucester fishing sailboat. Three months at sea, under a firm but fair Captain Troop (fair wages of $10.50 a month, if you don't work you don't eat). A hard life and a dangerous one, and a lot of growing up to do through hardship and tragedy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGeevey
- Original Title
- Captains Courageous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Family Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
John McGeevey, Rudyard Kipling
Bernadette Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
Rudyard Kipling
Writer
John McGeevey
Screenplay
Bernadette Kelly
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captains Courageous
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What is Captains Courageous about?
Harvey Cheyne, Jr., second richest person in the world, orphaned and spoiled rotten, encounters a cigar and the sea on his way to England for boarding school. Seasick, over the rail for real, rescued by Dan Troop of a Gloucester fishing sailboat. Three months at sea, under a firm but fair Captain Troop (fair wages of $10.50 a month, if you don't work you don't eat). A hard life and a dangerous one, and a lot of growing up to do through hardship and tragedy.
Who directed Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Captains Courageous?
The principal cast of Captains Courageous includes Robert Urich, Kenny Vadas, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Duncan Fraser, Sandra Nelson.
When was Captains Courageous released and how long is it?
Captains Courageous was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).