IMDb 5.9 2014 HD

The Captive

The Captive

2014
Crime Drama Thriller
112 min R Canada
5.838 / 10
5.9 IMDB

Eight years after the disappearance of Cassandra, some disturbing incidents seem to indicate that she's still alive. Police, parents and Cassandra herself, will try to unravel the mystery…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Atom Egoyan / Daniel J. Murphy / David Forsyth / Branko Racki / Andrew Shea
Starring
Ryan Reynolds / Scott Speedman / Rosario Dawson / Mireille Enos / Kevin Durand / Alexia Fast / Peyton Kennedy / Bruce Greenwood

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

suspenseful intriguing frustrating emotional convoluted disappointing tense dramatic hopeful grim uneven

Reviews

G
Genevieve Croft
Apr 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'The Captive' presents a dark and emotionally charged narrative about a prolonged disappearance. The film’s strength lies in its exploration of the psychological toll on those left behind, with performances from actors like Mireille Enos hinting at the…

C
Caspian Thorne
Apr 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

With a premise that taps into primal fears, 'The Captive' offers a suspenseful, if occasionally uneven, journey. The film explores the enduring impact of a child's abduction, with a narrative that hints at a possible survival. Ryan Reynolds…

B
Beatrice Holloway
Apr 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This is a film that feels like it's trying too hard to be profound, resulting in a muddled and ultimately frustrating experience. 'The Captive' centres on a disappearance that has haunted a family for years, with a plot…

A
Arthur Finch
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Captive' attempts to weave a tense psychological thriller around a deeply unsettling premise: the potential reappearance of a child long thought lost. The ensemble, featuring Ryan Reynolds and Scott Speedman, navigates the emotional turmoil with commendable effort.…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Ryan Reynolds leads a cast grappling with a convoluted mystery in 'The Captive'. The film's premise, centred on the lingering hope and renewed investigation into a young girl's disappearance, holds initial promise. However, the direction often falters, struggling…

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