Captive

Captive (2015)

Faith. Redemption. Survival.

Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

Date of release
2015-09-17
TMDB
5.7 / 10 (299)
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director
Jerry Jameson

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: North Carolina

Captive is a 2015 American crime-drama thriller film directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke, based on the non-fiction book Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith.

Production

On October 15, 2013, David Oyelowo and Kate Mara joined the thriller Captive based on the true story of Brian Nichols, who escaped from the courthouse in Atlanta on March 11, 2005; he murdered the judge, a court reporter, a sheriff's deputy, and an off-duty federal agent. Later, he takes Ashley Smith hostage at her own house.

Principal photography on the film began in October 2013 in North Carolina.

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