Captain Phillips is a 2013 American biographical action-thriller film [4][5][6] directed by Paul Greengrass. Based on the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, the film tells the story of Captain Richard Phillips, an …

Captain Phillips: Directed by Paul Greengrass. With Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Catherine Keener. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali …

Amazon Prime Video subscribers are flocking to stream this thriller, which has long been described as one of the genre’s most ‘intense’ movies. Released in 2013, Captain Phillips stars Tom ...

6 days ago · The Tom Hanks-led biographical thriller hit, Captain Phillips, is set to depart its current streaming home next month. Here's what we know.

4 days ago · Captain Phillips currently has a near-perfect critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive 93%, while audiences rank it with 89%.

Jan 20, 2025 · Captain Phillips is based on the true story of the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, but the movie didn't get all the historical details right.

May 22, 2023 · On April 8, 2009, four Somali pirates took Captain Richard Phillips and the crew of the Maersk Alabama hostage in the real story that inspired the 2013 film "Captain Phillips."

Dec 14, 2025 · Captain Phillips (2013), directed by Paul Greengrass, is a gripping maritime thriller based on a real-life hijacking incident. Starring Tom Hanks in a powerful lead performance, the film …

5 days ago · Captain Richard Phillips, portrayed by Tom Hanks, is tasked with steering the unarmed cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama from an Omani port to Mombasa, Kenya, via the Guardafui Channel.

5 days ago · The pirates board the ship and seize control in a chilling, quiet takeover. With one unforgettable line, the balance of power shifts, and Captain Phillips realizes the situation has turned …