Captain Phillips
"Out here survival is everything."
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.
Directed by Paul Greengrass
Written by Billy Ray
Produced by: Michael De Luca, Eli Bush, Dana Brunetti
Where to watch in 
United States
Switch country in the top-right to check availability elsewhere.
Stream included with subscription
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Captain Phillips in United States?
Captain Phillips is available to stream in United States with a subscription to Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Is Captain Phillips on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in United States?
Yes. Captain Phillips is included with a Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel subscription in United States.
Is Captain Phillips available to stream for free in United States?
Not for free, but Captain Phillips is included with a subscription to Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in United States.
Who's in it
Tap any actor to see their other movies and shows.
More like Captain Phillips
Audience picks based on what people who watched this also enjoyed.
Blood Diamond
2006
The Bounty
1984
Mutiny
2026
Stowaway
2022
Proof of Life
2000
Into the Blue
2005
China Seas
1935
1992
2024
Skyjacked
1972
The Delta Force
1986
Silverton Siege
2022
The Bluff
2026
More from Tom Hanks
Their other work, ranked by what audiences actually watched.
Forrest Gump
1994
Toy Story
1995
The Green Mile
1999
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Catch Me If You Can
2002
Toy Story 3
2010
Cars
2006
Toy Story 2
1999
Cast Away
2000
The Simpsons
1989
Toy Story 4
2019
The Da Vinci Code
2006
More from Barkhad Abdi
Their other work, ranked by what audiences actually watched.
Blade Runner 2049
2017
Family Guy
1999
Good Time
2017
Grimsby
2016
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Eye in the Sky
2015
Castle Rock
2018
Extortion
2017
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018
The Pirates of Somalia
2017
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
2021
The Curse
2023
More from Paul Greengrass
Their other work, ranked by what audiences actually watched.
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007
The Bourne Supremacy
2004
Jason Bourne
2016
Green Zone
2010
News of the World
2020
United 93
2006
22 July
2018
The Lost Bus
2025
Bloody Sunday
2002
The Theory of Flight
1999
Resurrected
1989
The One That Got Away
1996
Films from United States of America, streaming in United States
The Last Sunrise
2026
Obsession
2026
Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021
The Last House
2026
Project Hail Mary
2026
War of the Worlds
2025
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Greenland 2: Migration
2026
Masters of the Universe
2026
The Odyssey
2026
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
2026
Avatar: Fire and Ash
2025