Where to watch Captain Fantastic (2016) tonight
Captain Fantastic (2016) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.9 from 7,041 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Released
- July 8, 2016
- TMDB rating
- 7.9 / 10 from 7,041 votes
- Director
- Matt Ross
- Starring
- Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Questions people ask
- How long is Captain Fantastic?
- Captain Fantastic is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Captain Fantastic rated?
- Captain Fantastic is rated R in the US.
- Is Captain Fantastic a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Captain Fantastic?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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