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# Captain Phillips (Movie)

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*Captan Phillips*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Year(s)(Text) | 2013 |
| Producer(s) | Scott Rudin |
| Director(s) | Paul Greengrass |
| Genre | Thriller,Drama |
| Runtime | 2 Hours 14 Minutes |
| Screenwriter(s) | Billy Ray |

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**Captain Phillips** is an American drama film released in **2013**, directed by **Paul Greengrass**. The film is based on a real-life pirate attack that occurred off the coast of Somalia in **2009**. The screenplay was written by **Billy Ray**.

### **Plot**

The film tells the story of the American cargo ship **MV Maersk Alabama**, which is hijacked by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa. The ship’s captain, **Richard Phillips**, is taken hostage after offering himself in exchange for the safety of his crew. The narrative focuses on the confrontation between [Captain Phillips](/en/detay/captain-phillips-film-a5792/llms.txt) and the pirate leader **Muse**, and follows the events leading up to the rescue operation.

[YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDa87DNPeBc)
*Captain Phillips Official Trailer (WarnerBrosTurkey)*

### **Themes**

The film explores themes such as **piracy**, **leadership**, **survival**, and **human psychology**. Its realistic portrayal of events highlights the dangers of global maritime shipping and the threat of piracy.

### **Cast and Characters**

- **Tom Hanks** – Captain Richard Phillips
- **Barkhad Abdi** – Muse (pirate leader)
- **Catherine Keener** – Andrea Phillips
- **Michael Chernus** – Shane Murphy
- **Barkhad Abdirahman** – Bilal
- **Faysal Ahmed** – Najee
- **Mahat M. Ali** – Elmi
- **David Warshofsky** – Mike Perry

### **Awards and Nominations**

The film received various awards and nominations, including:

- **Academy Awards**: Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing
- **BAFTA Awards**: Winner for Best Supporting Actor; nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay
- **Golden Globe Awards**: Nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama and acting categories
- **American Cinema Editors Award**: Winner for Best Film Editing

### **Box Office**

The film was produced with an estimated budget of **$55 million**. It earned **$25.7 million** in its opening weekend in the **U.S. and Canada**, with a total domestic gross of approximately **$107 million**. The worldwide box office gross reached approximately **$219 million**.

### **Significance**

*Captain Phillips* stands out for its portrayal of a real-life piracy incident and its realistic direction. The film focuses on issues of **maritime security** and **piracy**, depicting the risks involved in international shipping. With notable performances and strong technical execution, it received several nominations and won awards across major ceremonies.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Beyazperde. 2024. Photo: Captain Phillips – Image. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-191696/fotolar/detay/?cmediafile=21022989.
2. Captain Phillips. Film. USA: Columbia Pictures, 2013.
3. IMDb. “Captain Phillips (2013) — Awards.” Accessed July 10, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535109/awards/?ref\_=tt\_awd.
4. IMDb. “Captain Phillips (2013) — Plot Summary.” Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535109/plotsummary/?ref\_=tt\_stry\_pl.
5. WarnerBrosTurkey. Captain Phillips Official Trailer. YouTube video, 2:29. Accessed July 10, 2025. https://youtu.be/HDa87DNPeBc?si=aiO\_axZ1T3bydRWc.

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