Captain Fantastic (2016)
A father's off-grid ideals clash with the modern world as his unique family navigates an emotional journey.
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.
How intense is Captain Fantastic?
Captain Fantastic has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What Captain Fantastic feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingmelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Captain Fantastic
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Captain Fantastic for you?
Is Captain Fantastic scary?
No. Captain Fantastic is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Captain Fantastic gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Captain Fantastic sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Captain Fantastic OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Captain Fantastic?
Captain Fantastic runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Captain Fantastic?
Captain Fantastic is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home (free) and Plex.
Does Captain Fantastic have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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