The Captive (2025)

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.

Released Sept. 12, 2025 134 min 17+

Genres: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History

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