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The Captor

12th April 2019
1h 32m
Robert Budreau
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The Captor is a Biography Crime film released on 12th April 2019; Robert Budreau directed the film which stars Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, and Mark Strong. The film is based on a true story.

Plot

Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'.

Cast (30)

Ethan Hawke in The Captor (2018)
Ethan Hawke Kaj Hansson / Lars Nystrom
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Noomi Rapace's profile
Noomi Rapace
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Mark Strong's profile
Mark Strong
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Christopher Heyerdahl's profile
Christopher Heyerdahl
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
John Ralston's profile
John Ralston
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Mark Rendall's profile
Mark Rendall
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Thorbjørn Harr's profile
Thorbjørn Harr
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Gustaf Hammarsten's profile
Gustaf Hammarsten
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Shanti Roney's profile
Shanti Roney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Bea Santos's profile
Bea Santos
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Nonnie Griffin's profile
Nonnie Griffin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 94
Christopher Wagelin's profile
Christopher Wagelin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Thorbjørn Harr
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Rebecka Andersson's profile
Rebecka Andersson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23

Watch The Captor (2018) online

Updated: 13th Jan 2025, 1:21pm. Data from JustWatch.

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The Captor FAQ

When was The Captor released?

The Captor was released 5 years ago, on Friday April 12th, 2019.

Is The Captor Based on a True Story?

Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Captor?

The lead role is played by Ethan Hawke in the role of Kaj Hansson / Lars Nystrom.

Is The Captor on Netflix?

No, The Captor is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Captor on Amazon Prime?

No, The Captor is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Captor on Disney Plus?

No, The Captor is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Captor Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

10% 20-29
7% 30-39
13% 40-49
13% 50-59
3% 90+
53% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

33% Female
67% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Neutral
97% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

3% Bank Robber
97% Unknown