Captain Phillips
Directed by Paul Greengrass
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
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Top cast
Tom Hanks
Captain Richard Phillips
Barkhad Abdi
Muse
Barkhad Abdirahman
Bilal
Faysal Ahmed
Najee
Mahat M. Ali
Elmi
Michael Chernus
Shane Murphy
David Warshofsky
Mike Perry
Corey Johnson
Ken Quinn
Chris Mulkey
John Cronan
Yul Vazquez
Captain Frank Castellano
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Captain Phillips online?
As of September 20, 2026, Captain Phillips is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Captain Phillips on Netflix?
No — Captain Phillips is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Tubi TV instead.
Can I rent or buy Captain Phillips online?
Yes. In United States, Captain Phillips can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Captain Phillips?
As of September 20, 2026, Captain Phillips is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
