The Captive
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
September 12, 2025
134 min
ES
✓ Released 304 days ago
Drama
History
6.5
User Score
73 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Runtime: 134 min
Budget: $10,720,500
Top Cast
Julio Peña
Miguel
Alessandro Borghi
Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán
Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero
Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo
Dorador
José Manuel Poga
Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo
Abderramán
Albert Salazar
Beltrán
