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Mature (M)
Mature themes, violence, nudity and sex scenes

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for The Captive

In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote) is taken hostage by Muslim corsairs/pirates (there's a surprise) and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Sex
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2025
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes, violence, nudity and sex scenes
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
134 minutes
Director/Creator
Alejandro Amenábar
Producer
Alejandro Amenábar Fernando Bovaira Simón de Santiago Urko Errazquin Marina Marzotto Mattia Oddone
Production company
Mod Producciones Himenóptero Misent Producciones S.L. Propaganda Italia Rai Cinema Netflix Radio Televisión Española (RTVE)
Country of origin
SPAIN
Language
SPANISH
Applicant
Palace Entertainment Pty Ltd
File number
T26/22601
Classification number
CLAS-1355481
Alternative titles
El cautivo
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