The Captive

Movie

The Captive

Movie

Title:The Captive
User score:
7.5
Release date:2025-09-12
Genres:Drama, History
Country:Italy, Spain
Language:Arabic, Spanish
Budget:$10,720,500
Revenue:$0
Runtime:134 min

In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.