“The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.”
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.
- Status
- Released
- Original Title
- El cautivo
- Original Language
- Spanish
- Production
- Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones
- Budget
- $10.72M
Cast
Media
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What is The Captive 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.
Who stars in The Captive?
The movie stars Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán, Fernando Tejero, Luis Callejo and more.
When was The Captive released?
The Captive was released in 2025 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is The Captive worth watching?
The Captive holds a rating of 6.6/10 from viewer votes (80 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.