Captain Phillips (2013)

Name: Captain Phillips
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2013
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali

2h 14m United States of America

Action Drama Thriller

Plot

Captain Richard Phillips finds himself at the center of a harrowing real-life incident in 2009 when Somali pirates seize the MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo vessel to be hijacked in two centuries. As the situation escalates, Phillips demonstrates remarkable leadership and resilience while navigating the perilous waters of negotiation and survival. The film captures the intense drama of the high-seas standoff, exploring themes of bravery and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. The tension builds as Phillips fights for his crew’s safety against relentless threats.

Cast

Tom Hanks Barkhad Abdi Barkhad Abdirahman Faysal Ahmed Mahat M. Ali Michael Chernus David Warshofsky Corey Johnson Chris Mulkey Yul Vazquez Max Martini Catherine Keener Omar Berdouni Mohamed Ali Issak Farah Samatar