Captive parents guide

Captive Parent Guide

Sometimes good things can come from bad.

Release date September 18, 2015

Ashley Smith (Kate Mara) already had a host of personal problems before she was taken captive in her own apartment by escaped convict Brian Nichols (David Oyelowo). Based on a true story, this movie explores how courage and faith changed the the lives of both the hostage and kidnapper.

Why is Captive rated PG-13? The MPA rated Captive PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving violence and substance abuse.

Run Time: 97 minutes

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Captive
Rating & Content Info

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Why is Captive rated PG-13? Captive is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for mature thematic elements involving violence and substance abuse.

Violence:
- Portrayals of non-graphic violence.
- Scenes that may frighten children.

Alcohol / Drug Use:
- References to drugs, alcohol or tobacco use.
- Tobacco use.

Page last updated July 17, 2017

News About "Captive"

Learn more about Brian Nichols' and how the faith of his hostage Ashley Smith changed the outcome of their dangerous encounter.
The book Smith read to Nichols during the time she spent as a captive is The Purpose of a Driven Life.

From the Studio:
The film tells the dramatic, thrilling and spiritual true story of Ashley Smith (Mara), a single mother and recovering drug addict who was taken hostage in her own apartment by fugitive, murderer and accused rapist Brian Nichols (Oyelowo). With her back against the wall, Smith turned to the personal spiritual journey of Rick Warren’s best-selling book The Purpose Driven Life in an attempt to survive and help Brian find a better way out.
- Paramount Pictures

Cast and Crew

Captive is directed by Jerry Jameson and stars Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Mimi Rogers.

Home Video

The most recent home video release of Captive movie is January 5, 2016. Here are some details…

Captive releases to DVD on January 5, 2016.

Related home video titles:

Unexpected sympathy grows out of another hostage taking in the movie Labor Day. Other criminals seek for redemption in One the Waterfront and Les Miserable.