Movie
Where to Watch The Captain (2017) in the US
- 2017
- 1h 58m
- 7.3IMDb
- 83%Rotten Tomatoes
- 67Metascore
The Captain is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, free, or to rent in the United States.
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Free with ads
- Fandango at HomeHD118 minRAudioGermanWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- FilmzieHD118 minRWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Free Movies PlusSD118 minRWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Plex ChannelHD118 minRWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Plex PlayerHD118 minRWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Tubi TVSD118 minRAudioGermanWith adsOpens in a new tab.
- Xumo PlayHD118 minRWith adsOpens in a new tab.
Free with a library card
Rent
- Prime VideoSD118 minRAudioGerman$1.99Opens in a new tab.
- MovieMeSD118 minR$2.36Opens in a new tab.
- MovieMeHD118 minR$2.36Opens in a new tab.
- Prime VideoHD118 minRAudioGerman$2.99Opens in a new tab.
- Fandango at HomeSD118 minRAudioGerman$2.99Opens in a new tab.
- Fandango at HomeHD118 minRAudioGerman$3.99Opens in a new tab.
- Apple TV StoreSD118 minRAudioGerman$4.99Opens in a new tab.
- Apple TV StoreHD118 minRAudioGerman$4.99Opens in a new tab.
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on OVID and Prime Video (HD).
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Filmzie (HD), Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and Xumo Play (HD).
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD).
- Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, MovieMe, and Prime Video.
What it's about
During the final weeks of the Third Reich, an army deserter stumbles across an abandoned Nazi captain's uniform. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit which he stole only to stay warm, he discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whosoever that happens to be.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Writer
- Robert Schwentke
- Starring
- Max Hubacher, Alexander Fehling, Sebastian Rudolph
Details
- Release date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, China
- Box office
- $109,226
- Awards
- 23 wins & 19 nominations total
Where to Watch The Captain (2017) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Captain in the United States?
- The Captain is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, free, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on OVID and Prime Video (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Filmzie (HD), Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and Xumo Play (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, MovieMe, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Captain or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on OVID and Prime Video (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, MovieMe, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Captain for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Fandango at Home (HD), Filmzie (HD), Free Movies Plus, Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and Xumo Play (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD), hoopla, and Kanopy (HD). Watch the movie free on Darkroom (HD).
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