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Captive

Captive

Faith. Redemption. Survival.

20155.71h 37m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jerry Jameson
Written by Brian Bird, Ashley Smith
Produced by Katrina Wolfe, David Oyelowo, Lucas Akoskin
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $2.8M

Top Cast

Kate Mara

Kate Mara

Ashley Smith

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Brian Nichols

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Detective John Chestnut

Mimi Rogers

Mimi Rogers

Kim Rogers

Leonor Varela

Leonor Varela

Sergeant Carmen Sandoval

E. Roger Mitchell

E. Roger Mitchell

Sergeant Teasley

Kevin J. O'Connor

Kevin J. O'Connor

FBI Agent

Matt Lowe

Matt Lowe

Randy

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Meredith MacKenzie

J. Karen Thomas

J. Karen Thomas

Mrs. Nichols

Themes & Keywords

hostagedrug addictionbased on true storymurdersingle motherdrugsrecovering addictcar theft

About Captive

Captive is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2015 exploring themes of hostage, drug addiction, based on true story, murder, single mother, drugs. Directed by Jerry Jameson, it stars Kate Mara, David Oyelowo, Michael Kenneth Williams. 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.

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