Captive
Seen it?2015 | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Layer Cake, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jerry Jameson
- Kate MaraAshley Smith
- David OyelowoBrian Nichols
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsDetective John Chestnut
- Mimi RogersKim Rogers
- Leonor VarelaSergeant Carmen Sandoval
- E. Roger MitchellSergeant Teasley
- Kevin J. O'ConnorFBI Agent
- Matt LoweRandy
- Jessica OyelowoMeredith MacKenzie
- J. Karen ThomasMrs. Nichols