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The Captain

Follow the leader

7.2(497)20181h 58m
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Where to watch The Captain in Canada

The Captain is streaming on OVID in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 4 June 2026.

About The Captain

The Captain is a 2018 movie in the War, Drama and History genres, directed by Robert Schwentke, starring Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel and Frederick Lau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 497 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Captain in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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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.

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Themes & keywords

prisonerdesertionnazi officerimpersonatorblack and whitearmy captainthird reich (iii reich 1933-45)1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Captain in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Captain on OVID. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The Captain on Netflix?+

The Captain is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on OVID.

How long is The Captain?+

The Captain has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The Captain?+

The Captain stars Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Alexander Fehling and Britta Hammelstein.

When did The Captain come out?+

The Captain is a 2018 movie directed by Robert Schwentke.

What genre is The Captain?+

The Captain is War, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Captain?+

The Captain was directed by Robert Schwentke.

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