Captain Phillips
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Release Year
2013
Runtime
134 min
Audience Score
7.5
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
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Captain Phillips is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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