The Captain (2018): movie guide

What is The Captain about?

Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.

Cast highlights

The Captain features Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Alexander Fehling, Britta Hammelstein, Waldemar Kobus. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2018-02-02. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (541 votes). Genres: War, Drama, History. Original language: de. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Captain?

The Captain is listed as War, Drama, History on TMDB.

How long is The Captain?

The Captain runs about 118 minutes.

Who stars in The Captain?

Cast highlights include Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Alexander Fehling, Britta Hammelstein, Waldemar Kobus.

Does Cinema Box stream The Captain?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Captain?

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