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The Captive movie

🎬 Title: The Captive / El cautivo

The genius behind Don Quixote has a remarkable, yet untold, story of his own.

Story: In the year 1575, young soldier Miguel de Cervantes finds himself captured by Barbary pirates while at sea and is taken to Algiers as a hostage. As he faces the grim prospect of death if his ransom isn’t paid quickly, he immerses himself in his love of storytelling as a means of escape.

⭐ Rating: 7.5 (21 votes)

📅 Release date: 2025-09-12

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama, History

🎬 Director: Alejandro Amenábar

✍️ Writer: Alejandro Amenábar

🌍 Countries: Italy, Spain

🏢 Production companies: Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones

💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $10,720,500

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👥 Cast: Julio Peña (Miguel), Alessandro Borghi (Hasán Bajá), Miguel Rellán (Antonio de Sosa), Fernando Tejero (Blanco de Paz), Luis Callejo (Dorador), José Manuel Poga (Diego Castañeda), Roberto Álamo (Abderramán), Albert Salazar (Beltrán), Juanma Muniagurria (Aguilar), César Saratxu (Friar Juan Gil)

Editor’s note: The Captive (2025) successfully embraces its Drama and History elements without feeling cliché. Director Alejandro Amenábar crafts a narrative that emphasizes character development over superficial spectacle. The performances from Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, and Miguel Rellán offer a grounded and authentic feel to the film. Its 2-hour and 14-minute length is well-suited to the story it tells. While not without flaws, the movie’s strengths overshadow any shortcomings. The tagline—“The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.”—accurately captures the essence of the film. If this intriguing premise resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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