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The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

Rating
6.6
The Film

The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

The Story

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.

Budget

$10,720,500

Runtime

134 min

Released Sep 2025
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Activity

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