The Captain (2018)
Kernel Score: 79% · 487 ratings · Rated R
Genres: War, Drama, History
Released: 2018-02-02
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch The Captain
- Stream: Prime Video, Brew, OVID
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of 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.
The Captain parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Captain is a brutal WWII drama about a deserter who impersonates a Nazi officer and commits atrocities.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Reviews and keywords describe a 'brutal' study of desertion, impersonation, and violence during the collapse of the Third Reich in 1945.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Robert Schwentke
Cast
- Max Hubacher as Herold
- Milan Peschel as Freytag
- Frederick Lau as Kipinski
- Alexander Fehling as Junker
- Britta Hammelstein as Gerda
- Waldemar Kobus as Hansen
- Sebastian Rudolph as Corporal Paul
- Marko Dyrlich as Brockhoff
- Alexander Hörbe as Schnabel Wirt
- Sascha Alexander Geršak as Sichner
The Captain FAQ
Is The Captain good?
The Captain has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 487 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Captain?
In the US you can stream The Captain on Prime Video, Brew and OVID, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew and Google Play.
Is The Captain OK for kids?
The Captain is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Captain is a brutal WWII drama about a deserter who impersonates a Nazi officer and commits atrocities.
What movies are like The Captain?
If you liked The Captain, try Nuremberg, Schindler's List, Diplomacy and Inglourious Basterds.