The Captain (2018)
The Captain is streaming in Germany on Thrillbox Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+.
The verdict
The Captain holds up as a perfectly decent German film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 524 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 118 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Thrillbox Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of German war with a drama streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 524 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're not up for something heavy
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | War / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Robert Schwentke
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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