Want to see a good movie tonight? The gripping thriller “Captain Phillips” directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks is available to watch for free in streaming. It is based on a true story that took place in 2009 along the Somali coast.
Captain Phillips is available to watch for free in streaming
You may not yet know it, but the France Télévisions site (accessible at france.tv) offers to discover or rediscover films for free (you simply have to create an account). Recently, this was the case of this breathtaking shark film, or even this sulfurous film which torpedoed the career of its main actress. Until August 31, it’s the feature film by Paul Greengrass, Captain Phillipswith Tom Hanks, which is available to watch for free.
The film tells the true story of the hijacking of the American cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in 2009The film focuses on the kidnapping of Captain Phillips by pirates led by a man named Muse and the growing tension between the ship’s crew, the pirates, and the U.S. Navy forces attempting to resolve the situation.
This thrilling thriller directed by Paul Greengrass reported more than $218 million at the worldwide box officeand received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director (it received none).
The true story behind the film Captain Phillips
In April 2009, the MV Maersk Alabama, an American cargo ship, was sailing off the coast of Somalia when it was attacked by pirates. Under the leadership of Richard Phillips, the crew attempted to repel the attackers, but Phillips was eventually taken hostage and taken aboard a lifeboat. For five daysPhillips was held at gunpoint while the U.S. Navy mounted a rescue operation.
The end of this crisis was marked by a dramatic intervention by the US Navy SEALs, who shot down three of the four pirates and rescued Phillips. This event brought international attention to Somali piracy and the dangers facing merchant ships in the region. Paul Greengrass’ film adaptation took some liberties with reality, as is often the case, but it remains generally faithful to the events.
