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Captive State
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Captive State

2019-03-15 · 110 min · ★ 5.7

Science Fiction · Thriller · Adventure

Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored. In a working-class Chicago neighborhood occupied by an alien force for nine years, increased surveillance and the restriction of civil rights have given rise to an authoritarian system -- and dissent among the populace.

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Directors
Rupert Wyatt
Production companies
Participant, Lightfuse & Gettaway
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,808,611

Top Cast

John GoodmanJohn GoodmanWilliam Mulligan
Ashton SandersAshton SandersGabriel Drummond
Jonathan MajorsJonathan MajorsRafe Drummond
Vera FarmigaVera FarmigaJane Doe
Kevin DunnKevin DunnPolice Chief Igoe
Kevin J. O'ConnorKevin J. O'ConnorKermode
Alan RuckAlan RuckRittenhouse
Ben DanielsBen DanielsDaniel
James RansoneJames RansoneEllison
D. B. SweeneyD. B. SweeneyLevitt
mgkmgkJurgis
Madeline BrewerMadeline BrewerRula
Caitlin EwaldCaitlin EwaldAnita
Lawrence GrimmLawrence GrimmEvan Hayes
Guy Van SwearingenGuy Van SwearingenEddie the Priest
Elena Marisa FloresElena Marisa FloresFlores
Rene L. MorenoRene L. MorenoCourier
Yasen PeyankovYasen PeyankovHacker
Ta'Rhonda JonesTa'Rhonda JonesBarbosa
Shannon CochranShannon CochranKathy Mulligan

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