The Captive

The Captive

134 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 12, 2025

1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Faced with a ticking clock, a cruel death awaits him should his fellow countrymen fail to pay his ransom soon; but within the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge - the art of storytelling. Crafted from resilience and hope, his stories enthral his fellow captives and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers. With a secret affinity ignited between captor and captive, suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city; Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.

The Captive

134 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 12, 2025

The Captive
1575 Algiers, Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded 28-year-old Spanish Navy soldier, is held prisoner by Ottoman corsairs. Faced with a ticking clock, a cruel death awaits him should his fellow countrymen fail to pay his ransom soon; but within the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge - the art of storytelling. Crafted from resilience and hope, his stories enthral his fellow captives and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers. With a secret affinity ignited between captor and captive, suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city; Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Himenóptero, Mod Producciones, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia
Original title El cautivo
Directors Alejandro Amenábar
Writers Alejandro Amenábar

Cast

Julio Peña

as Miguel

Alessandro Borghi

as Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán

as Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero

as Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo

as Dorador

José Manuel Poga

as Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo

as Abderramán

Albert Salazar

as Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria

as Aguilar

César Saratxu

as Fray Juan Gil

Jorge Asín

as Fray Antón

Mohamed Said

as Guardia Muley

Walid Charaf

as Guardia Alí

Luna Berroa

as Zoraida

Khaled Kouka

as Agí Morato

Julien Paschal

as André

Thomas King

as Arnaut Corsario