Captive

ByMovienewz Last updated onSeptember 21, 2015

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David Oyelowo, Kate Mara and Michael K. Williams star in the fact-based thriller Captive, based on the book Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero written by Ashley Smith with Stacey Mattingly.

Watch the 'Captive' movie trailer below. A single mother struggling with drug addiction is randomly taken hostage in her own apartment by a man on the run from the law.

Release Date: September 18, 2015
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Adaptation
Director: Jerry Jameson
Screenwriter: Brian Bird
Cast: David Oyelowo, Kate Mara, Leonor Varela, Jessica Oyelowo, Mimi Rogers, Michael K. Williams
Running Time: 2 hrs. 16 min.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving violence and substance abuse.
Official Website: CaptiveTheMovie.com

Plot Summary

CAPTIVE, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren's inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.