Captive Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The 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.

Cited as official plot version from paramount.com

Drama Adaptation

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Captive.

• 
  Kate Mara

  ... Ashley Smith

  127 Hours, 10 Years

• 
  David Oyelowo

  ... Brian Nichols

  Don't Let Go, Chaos Walking

• L
  Leonor Varela

  ... Detective Sanchez

  Alpha, American Cherry

• M
  Michael K. Williams

  ... Detective John Chestnut

  Ghostbusters, Surrounded

Crew Behind the Film

The Captive behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Brian Bird last wrote The Case for Christ and The Ultimate Life.

Director

Jerry Jameson

Screenwriter

Brian Bird

Production Details

What we know about the Captive movie production.

Key Facts

• The film is based on the book Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith with Stacy Mattingly.

Production Updates for Captive

Mar 2015

Completed

Changed Captive movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

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Official Page and Social Links

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