Captive

2015, Drama/Crime, 1h 37m

52 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Captive undermines committed performances from Kate Mara and David Oyelowo -- and the real-life story they're dramatizing -- with a thin script doubling as an ad for a self-help book. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Brian Nichols (David Oyelowo) becomes the subject of a citywide manhunt after breaking out of a courthouse jail and killing four people. His frantic escape brings him to the apartment of Ashley Smith (Kate Mara), a single mother and recovering methamphetamine addict. Held hostage by Nichols in her own home, the scared woman looks for guidance from "The Purpose Driven Life," Rick Warren's best-selling, inspirational book. As she reads aloud, Ashley and her would-be killer come to a crossroad.

Cast & Crew

David Oyelowo
Brian Nichols
Kate Mara
Ashley Smith
Michael Kenneth Williams
Detective John Chestnut
Leonor Varela
Detective Sanchez
Mimi Rogers
Kim Rogers
Jessica Oyelowo
Meredith MacKenzie
Claudia Church
Melissa
Gina Stewart
Beatrice
Jerry Jameson
Director
Brian Bird
Screenwriter
Terry Botwick
Producer
Jerry Jameson
Producer
Lucas Akoskin
Producer
Alex Garcia
Producer
Katrina Wolfe
Producer
David Oyelowo
Producer
Ken Wales
Producer
Santiago Garcia Galvan
Executive Producer
Jonathan Gray
Executive Producer
Brian Bird
Executive Producer
Elliott Lester
Executive Producer
Ralph Winter
Executive Producer
Luis David Sansans
Cinematographer
Melissa Kent
Film Editor
Lorne Balfe
Original Music
Sandra Cabriada
Production Design
Barbee S. Livingston
Set Decoration
Cameron Doyle
Costume Designer
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