Captain Phillips

Name: Captain Phillips
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013-10-10
Cast: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali

2013 | 134 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Catch Me If You Can or Capote, start here.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: American Cinema Editors, Academy Awards: American Film Institute. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 10 more Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 5 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$219 million worldwide on a $55 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
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