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The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

6.6(84)20252h 14m2

In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.

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Status
Released
Budget
$10.7M
Box office
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Language
Arabic
  • historical
  • drama
  • biographical
  • pirates

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

Italy, Spain

Where to watch

Availability for Andorra. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereHSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival11 Jun 2026
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival6 Sept 2025
  • AndorraAD

    • Theatrical12 Sept 2025
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Digital / OTT+16Netflix23 Jan 2026
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTT26 Jan 2026
  • BulgariaBG

    • Theatrical28 Nov 2025
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTP1 Oct 2025
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical19 Feb 2026
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereTorino Film Festival 28 Nov 2025
    • Theatrical10 Jun 2026
    • Digital / OTTNetflix24 Jul 2026
  • JapanJP

    • PremiereTokyo International Film Festival29 Oct 2025
  • MexicoMX

    • Digital / OTTNetflix23 Jan 2026
  • PhilippinesPH

    • PremierePELÍCULA>PELIKULA Manila Spanish Film Festival5 Oct 2026

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The Captive was released on 12 September 2025.

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