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Where to watch Captain Phillips (2013) in India

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Streaming in India
Prime Video and SonyLIV
Watch on Prime Video ↗ Watch on SonyLIV ↗ Included with a subscription · checked 9 October 2026
EnglishActionDramaThriller2h 14m

Directed by Paul Greengrass. With Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi and Barkhad Abdirahman.

The honest verdict

Viewers love it. An edge-of-your-seat and inspiring action film, best with friends and on your own. 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.

7.8IMDb · 524k ratings
93%Rotten Tomatoes critics
3.8Letterboxd
“Near the top of the Hanks ladder”A viewer review

Heads up: some violence and a lot of scary scenes.

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Questions

Is Captain Phillips on Netflix in India?

No. In India, Captain Phillips is streaming on Prime Video and SonyLIV.

Where can I watch Captain Phillips in India?

Captain Phillips is streaming on Prime Video and SonyLIV, included with a subscription. Checked 9 October 2026.

How long is Captain Phillips?

Captain Phillips is 2h 14m long (134 minutes).

Is Captain Phillips worth watching?

Viewers love it: 7.8 on IMDb from 5,23,549 ratings, and 93% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes liked it.