The Captive
movie

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
Released September 12, 2025
Overview
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
Runtime
2h 14m
Budget
$10,720,500
Origin Country
Spain
Original Language
Spanish
Original Title
El cautivo
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Italy
- Spain
Spoken Languages
- العربية (Arabic)
- Español (Spanish)












