Captain Phillips

Part of our Paul Greengrass Season
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In April 2009, the U.S. containership Maersk Alabama sails toward its destination on a day that seems like any other.

Suddenly, Somali pirates race toward the vessel, climb aboard and take everyone hostage.

The captain of the ship, Richard Phillips, looks to protect his crew from the hostile invaders, and their leader, Muse.

The pirates are after millions of dollars, and Phillips must use his wits to make sure everyone survives and returns home safely.

'A ruthless, ripped-from-the-headlines seafaring thriller with a vintage turn from Tom Hanks' - Adam Woodward, Little White Lies

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