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Captain Fantastic

He prepared them for everything except the outside world.
2016 | 118m | English

(245986 votes)

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Popularity: 2 (history)

Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Matt Ross
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Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Release Date: Jul 08, 2016
Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Matt Ross
Genres: Adventure, Drama
Keywords parent child relationship, new mexico, socialism, wilderness, melancholy, road trip, family relationships, survivalist, homeschooling, in-laws, mental illness, death of mother, washington state, bohemian, school bus, isolated house, naturalist, off the grid, death of wife, calm, social isolation, noam chomsky, living off the grid, pacific northwest
Production Companies Electric City Entertainment, Shivhans Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $23,123,592
Budget: $5,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Viggo Mortensen Ben Cash
George MacKay Bodevan Cash
Samantha Isler Kielyr Cash
Annalise Basso Vespyr Cash
Nicholas Hamilton Rellian Cash
Shree Troietta Crooks Zaja Cash
Charlie Shotwell Nai Cash
Trin Miller Leslie Abigail Cash
Frank Langella Jack Bertrang
Ann Dowd Abigail Bertrang
Steve Zahn Dave
Kathryn Hahn Harper
Elijah Stevenson Justin
Teddy Van Ee Jackson
Erin Moriarty Claire McCune
Missi Pyle Ellen
Galen Osier Small Store Owner
Hannah Horton Teenage Girl
Rex Young Officer Skadden
Thomas Brophy Grocery Store Manager
Mike Miller Priest
Greg Crooks Funeral Usher
Louis Hobson Doctor
Elena Stecca Diner Patron (uncredited)
Paul Alan Amend Pallbearer (uncredited)
Hafid Abdelmoula Funeral Driver (uncredited)
Richard Beal Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
Alan Humphrey Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
Name Job
Matt Ross Writer, Director
Megan Rosenfeld Casting Assistant
Dylan Jury Casting Associate
Jennifer Schwalenberg Casting Associate
Erika Latta Still Photographer
Jo Caron Foley
Alex Somers Original Music Composer
Luci Romberg Stunt Double
Al Goto Stunt Coordinator
Jeff McCracken Utility Stunts
Josh Kemble Stunt Coordinator
Vincent Gates Boom Operator
Jeanne McCarthy Casting
Joseph Krings Editor
Chris Douridas Music Supervisor
Russell Barnes Production Design
Susan Magestro Set Decoration
David Gaddie Visual Effects Supervisor, Visual Effects Designer
Rick Ash Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Andy Spletzer Script Supervisor
Ryan Middleton Rigging Gaffer
Anastasia Magoutas Costume Supervisor
James Cotten Visual Effects Producer
Alex Alcántara ADR & Dubbing
Pepe Pleguezuelos ADR & Dubbing
Brett Keyes Visual Effects Supervisor
Karen McDonald Makeup Department Head
Jennifer Nash Music Editor
Wilson Webb Still Photographer
Steve LeSieur Foley
Anne McGowan Key Hair Stylist
Leslie Woo Casting Associate
Kimberlee Iblings Set Costumer
Betty D. Lawson Key Hair Stylist
Christopher Battaglia Sound Editor
Ray Brown Special Effects Coordinator
Brett Becker Boom Operator
Leandro Marini Digital Intermediate
Mark Steinig Rigging Grip
Angela Bowen Visual Effects Producer
Ian Bender Boom Operator
Erik Karsen Puhm Foley
Ashley Russell Key Costumer
Darryl Garcia Jr. Set Costumer
Jesse Ehredt Sound Recordist
Geordie Sheffer Hair Department Head
Erick Donaldson Art Direction
Tania Kupczak Set Decoration
Gregory D. Smith Key Grip
Sara Roybal Key Makeup Artist
Steve Bannerman Digital Intermediate
Jesse Trevino Key Costumer
Jeremy Mackie Gaffer
Erik Simkins Still Photographer
Worth Bjorn Walters VFX Supervisor
Jessica Clarke Digital Intermediate
Guy Francoeur Foley
Robert Beaumont Rigging Grip
Akemi Hart Key Makeup Artist
Robert Grigsby Wilson First Assistant Editor
Ryan Cunningham Visual Effects Producer
Ken Clark Utility Stunts
Bret Kiene Utility Stunts
Michael Hilow Stunt Coordinator
Stéphane Fontaine Director of Photography
Courtney Hoffman Costume Design
T.J. Williams Jr. Steadicam Operator
Frank Gaeta Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name Title
Declan Baldwin Executive Producer
Samantha Housman Co-Producer
Louise Runge Co-Producer
Monica Levinson Producer
Nimitt Mankad Executive Producer
Crystal Powell Co-Producer
Lynette Howell Taylor Producer
Jamie Patricof Producer
Shivani Rawat Producer
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Reviews

Ruuz
7.0

While Viggo's character is most certainly the protagonist, he's also not portrayed as being 100% in the right. Which really is the best way to tackle the subject matter at hand. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._ ...

Jun 23, 2021
Rangan
8.0

**Surviving isn't just a good education, but needs the physical training.** This is from a supporting actor turned a director who is just one film old before this. So he wrote and directed this beautiful film. One of the best films of the years that should be in must see list. It was just like th ... e film 'Alabama Moon', only the initial plot that extended for over the hundred minutes. The first thing is the cast, it was the best combination. Lots of future stars are here. It was more like a road movie, except in the opening few minutes. I did not like the entire film, I found a couple of things uncomfortable. Like the killing a deer in the opening scene and the end part. The conclusion was good, I thought it was the best solution for such a story, not for the theme. But then the final shot gave me an impression that they had got compromised. After all these years hard work, I felt they had given up. That did not stop me from enjoying it and recommending it to the others. Still, it is a very unique film that tried its best to avoid the usual cliché. This is the story of a father of six kids, raising them by his own outside the society in the wilderness. But the children are not left behind on the knowledge of the world, especially the philosophies theirs favourite topic. They are bright, as well as tough and can survive in any condition. One day when they get a message that their mother died, the journey begins to attend the funeral and during their way all the adventures are what we're going to witness. Due to the copyright issue the birthday song was altered. Surprisingly, the film was not based on any book. So my utmost appreciation goes to the creator of this wonderful product. Surely it will be a cult classic. It has lots of great dialogue, and bold revelations in a simple way about the facts of the world. Especially like related to the sex and other grown up stuffs clarifying the little kids' doubts. At some point I thought it was okay for the kids to watch with their parents, but it did not get better on that perspective. I mean having lots of main characters as children, the film is not good for their watch. Though the adults should not miss it, even though you are a religious person or any other kind. So highly recommended by me. _8/10_

May 16, 2024