---
title: "Captive"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/captive-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 759213
imdb_id: "tt8273104"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 49
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Captive (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/captive-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Captive (2020).
Release Date: 10/30/2020 (US).
Genre: Thriller and Horror.
Runtime: 1h 29m.
Plot: A teenage runaway who is trapped by a delusional man pretends to be his daughter in order to escape.
Director: Savvas Christou.
Cast (IMDb): William Kircher, Tori Kostic, Jolene Andersen, Meghan Hanako.
Cast (Sundance Source - Note: This source seems to mention "family captive in a hole in the ground" and lists Charlie Shotwell, Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Ehle, Taissa Farmiga, but it's linked to Sundance 2021 and mentions "World Premiere Mayday / U.S.A." - I must be careful here. The Sundance source [3] is a bit messy. It mentions "family captive in a hole in the ground" and then lists cast members. However, looking at Source [

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | tvo | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Savvas Christou
- **Networks / Studios**: Katherine's Lullaby LLC, Vertical, High Octane Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William Kircher** as *Evan*
- **Tori Kostic** as *Lily*
- **Jolene Andersen** as *Ivy*
- **Meghan Hanako** as *Katherine*
- **Jairus Carey** as *Neil*
- **Chris Barry** as *Jeff*
- **David Lee Hess** as *Stepfather*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Captive online?
Captive is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Captive worth watching?
Captive holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 49 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Captive and when was it released?
Captive is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Captive?
Captive was directed by Savvas Christou.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Captive — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/759213)
- [Captive (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/759213-captive/cast)
- [Sundance Film Festival 2021: Lineup, Schedule, List](https://deadline.com/)
- [Captive (2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8273104)
- [Captive (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_(2015_film))
- [Captive - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt3268668/)

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