In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
| Release Date | September 12, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | El cautivo | |
| Runtime | 2h 14min | |
| Budget | $10,720,500 | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Arabic, Spanish | |
| Original Language | Spanish | |
| Production Countries | Italy, Spain | |
| Production Companies | HimenópteroMisent ProduccionesPropaganda ItaliaMod Producciones | |