6.1
The Captive
AdventureBiographyDrama
"The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own."
Duration
2h 14mRelease
12 Sept 2025Country
Spain
Language
SpanishOverview
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
Plot
In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.
Cast
Julio PeñaAlessandro BorghiMiguel Rellán
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Details
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Writers
Alejandro AmenábarAlejandro Hernández
Budget
$10,720,500
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