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Cast
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  • Tom Hanks

    Tom Hanks

    Captain Richard Phillips

  • Barkhad Abdi

    Barkhad Abdi

  • Barkhad Abdirahman

    Barkhad Abdirahman

  • David Warshofsky

    David Warshofsky

  • Catherine Keener

    Catherine Keener

    Andrea Phillips

  • John Magaro

    John Magaro

    Dan Phillips

  • Michael Chernus

    Michael Chernus

  • Mahat M. Ali

    Mahat M. Ali

Credits
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  • Paul Greengrass

    Paul Greengrass

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Billy Ray

    Billy Ray

    Screenwriter

  • Captain Richard Phillips

    Captain Richard Phillips

    Author

  • Michael De Luca

    Michael De Luca

    Producer

  • Dana Brunetti

    Dana Brunetti

    Producer

  • Scott Rudin

    Scott Rudin

    Producer

  • Gregory Goodman

    Gregory Goodman

    Executive Producer

  • Kevin Spacey

    Kevin Spacey

    Executive Producer

Latest News

  1. In the Magazine
    Box Office Lesson: Older Crowd Prefers Seasoned Stars, Shuns Youngsters

    Box Office Lesson: Older Crowd Prefers Seasoned Stars, Shuns Youngsters

    5:00 am PDT 10/23/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    George Clooney, Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks helped "Gravity" and "Captain Phillips" become hits in part because the over-50 demo loves stars their own age -- a problem for youngsters. READ MORE

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  2. In the Magazine
    Oscar Whisper Campaigns: The Slurs Against '12 Years,' 'Captain Phillips,' 'Gravity' and 'The Butler'

    Oscar Whisper Campaigns: The Slurs Against '12 Years,' 'Captain Phillips,' 'Gravity' and 'The Butler'

    5:00 am PDT 10/23/2013
    • Scott Feinberg
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    THR's awards analyst breaks down how this year's top contenders are being targeted for accuracy -- and how they're fighting back. READ MORE

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  3. Tom Hanks Recounts Trick-Or-Treating With Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Tom Hanks Recounts Trick-Or-Treating With Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger

    11:49 am PDT 10/20/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    The "Captain Phillips" star looks back on his wide-ranging career in film at a BAFTA event. READ MORE

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  4. Watch Video Box Office: 'Gravity' No. 1 Again With $31 Million; 'Fifth Estate' Flops With $1.7 Million

    Box Office: 'Gravity' No. 1 Again With $31 Million; 'Fifth Estate' Flops With $1.7 Million

    9:07 am PDT 10/20/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: "Captain Phillips" also stands tough to come in No. 2 ahead of "Carrie," which debuts to $17 million; Sylvester Stallone-Arnold Schwarzenegger action pic "Escape Plan" falters at No. 5 with $9.8 million. READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video Box Office: 'Gravity' Still Easy No. 1; 'Fifth Estate' D.O.A. With $587K Friday

    Box Office: 'Gravity' Still Easy No. 1; 'Fifth Estate' D.O.A. With $587K Friday

    8:53 am PDT 10/19/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: "Carrie" softer than expected for $15 million to $16 million opening; "Escape Plan," teaming Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, headed for paltry $9.5 million opening. READ MORE

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  6. Stars Light Up Opening of Tokyo Film Festival

    Stars Light Up Opening of Tokyo Film Festival

    9:53 am PDT 10/17/2013
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    Despite travel delays caused by the huge typhoon that swept across Japan the day before, stars from Asia and Hollywood appeared at the opening of Tokyo Film Festival on Thursday. READ MORE

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  7. The Captain Hall of Fame: Phillips, Kirk, Sparrow and More

    The Captain Hall of Fame: Phillips, Kirk, Sparrow and More

    2:44 pm PDT 10/16/2013
    • Shawn Kotzen
    • Chris Godley
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    Pop culture has always been enamored with these commanders. READ MORE

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  8. Behind the Screen
    'Captain Phillips' Editor Chris Rouse on Creating Chaos

    'Captain Phillips' Editor Chris Rouse on Creating Chaos

    7:45 pm PDT 10/14/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    "Once Phillips jumps out of his seat, chaos follows -- everything changes and becomes more urgent," says Rouse in the second part of his interview with THR. READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video 'Captain Phillips' Plays Loose With the Facts, According to Crew Member

    'Captain Phillips' Plays Loose With the Facts, According to Crew Member

    10:28 am PDT 10/14/2013
    • Matt Patches
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    An anonymous sailor slams the Somali pirate thriller for taking too many liberties. READ MORE

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  10. Watch Video Box Office: 'Gravity' a Monster With $44.3 Mil; 'Captain Phillips' No. 2 With $26 Mil

    Box Office: 'Gravity' a Monster With $44.3 Mil; 'Captain Phillips' No. 2 With $26 Mil

    8:00 am PDT 10/13/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: Paul Greengrass' Somali pirate pic reverses a dry spell at the box office for star Tom Hanks; Robert Rodriguez' "Machete Kills" -- starring Mel Gibson -- flops. READ MORE

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  11. Watch Video Box Office: 'Gravity' Rockets Towards Record $45 Mil; 'Captain Phillips' Eyes $25 Mil

    Box Office: 'Gravity' Rockets Towards Record $45 Mil; 'Captain Phillips' Eyes $25 Mil

    8:03 am PDT 10/12/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Alfonso Cuaron's space epic is enjoying one of the strongest holds in history for a non-holiday; Tom Hanks starrer "Captain Phillips" earns an A CinemaScore, while Robert Rodriguez' "Machete Kills" bombs. READ MORE

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  12. Watch Video 'Captain Phillips' to 'Captain America': Composer Henry Jackman on the Challenge of High-Profile Pics

    'Captain Phillips' to 'Captain America': Composer Henry Jackman on the Challenge of High-Profile Pics

    5:46 pm PDT 10/11/2013
    • Alexa Girkout
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    The British-born Jackman has five films to his credit in 2013 alone, and tells THR how he used "discipline" to set the tone of Paul Greengrass' drama. READ MORE

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  13. Watch Video Box Office: 'Captain Phillips' Enjoying Strong Friday, But 'Gravity' Is Still No. 1

    Box Office: 'Captain Phillips' Enjoying Strong Friday, But 'Gravity' Is Still No. 1

    1:25 pm PDT 10/11/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The Somali pirate drama -- directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks -- is pacing to open north of $20 million. READ MORE

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  14. Behind the Screen
    'Captain Phillips' Editor Chris Rouse on Keeping the Characters 'Detailed and Alive'

    'Captain Phillips' Editor Chris Rouse on Keeping the Characters 'Detailed and Alive'

    1:02 pm PDT 10/11/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Rouse explained how the Somali pirate did "some really bad things, but given his situation, we can perhaps understand his motivations without condoning his actions.” READ MORE

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  15. Watch Video Box Office: Tom Hanks' 'Captain Phillips' Earns $600,000 Thursday Night

    Box Office: Tom Hanks' 'Captain Phillips' Earns $600,000 Thursday Night

    8:07 am PDT 10/11/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Directed by Paul Greengrass, the Somali pirate drama is hoping for a place in this year's awards race; Robert Rodriguez's "Machete Kills" takes in $200,000. READ MORE

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  16. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Captain Phillips,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Captain Phillips,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and More

    6:00 pm PDT 10/10/2013
    • Anthony Abraham
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    UPDATED: What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  17. Box Office Preview: 'Gravity' Weekday Giant, Set to Beat 'Captain Phillips'

    Box Office Preview: 'Gravity' Weekday Giant, Set to Beat 'Captain Phillips'

    10:02 am PDT 10/10/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    UPDATED: The Sandra Bullock-George Clooney space epic is playing like a summer event pic in October, breaking weekday records. READ MORE

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  18. BFI London Film Festival Kicks Off With 'Captain Phillips'

    BFI London Film Festival Kicks Off With 'Captain Phillips'

    12:43 pm PDT 10/9/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The U.K.'s largest movie festival begins as Tom Hanks and director Paul Greengrass take to the red carpet to herald 12 days of galas, stars and film festivities. READ MORE

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  19. Box Office (Specialty): J.F.K. Assassination Pic 'Parkland' Struggles

    Box Office (Specialty): J.F.K. Assassination Pic 'Parkland' Struggles

    12:30 pm PDT 10/6/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The historical drama features an ensemble cast led by Zac Efron; Chinese director Zhangke Jia's "A Touch of Sin" enjoys strong New York City debut. READ MORE

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  20. Watch Video BFI London Film Festival Opener 'Captain Phillips' to Screen Across the U.K. and in Ireland

    BFI London Film Festival Opener 'Captain Phillips' to Screen Across the U.K. and in Ireland

    9:40 am PDT 10/3/2013
    • Stuart Kemp
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    The Tom Hanks-starring, true-story-inspired Somalian-pirate drama will be simulcast the evening of its European premiere. READ MORE

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Summary

The true story of one Captain's fight to protect his crew from Somali Pirates.

Company Info

  • Columbia Pictures Studio
  • Michael De Luca Productions Production Company
  • Trigger Street Productions Production Company
  • Scott Rudin Productions Production Company