Captives (1994)

25% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
58% of users liked it
(905 ratings)

This dramatic love story takes place in a British prison. Rachel, a young dentist, decides to take a part-time job at a nearby prison after she and her husband are separated. There, she meets Philip, whose ten-year incarceration for killing his girlfriend is almost up. Rachel and Philip fall in… More This dramatic love story takes place in a British prison. Rachel, a young dentist, decides to take a part-time job at a nearby prison after she and her husband are separated. There, she meets Philip, whose ten-year incarceration for killing his girlfriend is almost up. Rachel and Philip fall in love, which is a breach of Rachel's professional contract. Towler, fellow inmate and former drug dealer, finds out and blackmails Rachel into bringing contraband to prison. When Rachel learns that she is to bring a gun to Towler, she changes her mind, but as she tries to leave she finds herself a target in a shoot-out. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Directed By: Angela Pope
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: May 3, 1996 Wide
On DVD: Jun 4, 2002

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It leaves the cavities it touches upon not filled.
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Ormond and Roth, turning in nicely understated performances, generate the requisite heat, but the film never does.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
Suspension of disbelief is one thing, but this movie was asking too much.

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Cynthia S

Potential was there, but missed at every turn. Missed as a thriller- no suspense really. Missed as a steamy romance, despite featuring the beautiful Julia Ormond. Weak plot...and abrupt ending.