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Captain Fantastic
Directed by Matt Ross
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. From TMDB
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Captain Fantastic is a 2016 drama comedy film, directed by Matt Ross, starring Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay and Samantha Isler.
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60 of 72 · most liked firstIn celebration of the Birthday of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, January 25th, here is the soundtrack I recorded for the movie Captain Fantastic. I arranged the music and the studio provided me with the best musicians. I’m playing the bagpipe. youtu.be/ieEGZhJGMyk?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Generally, the #cover tunes that I really love are the ones very different from the originals. When a band’s own mark has been put on it. I heard this version of “Sweet Child o’ Mine” in the movie, #CaptainFantastic & it’s stellar. Trust me. Listen through. youtu.be/Zdh2hot8rjU?...
neutral · AI labelView post →These were my favorites then. I lived for Wings. "Me and My Arrow" was a favorite movie. Captain Fantastic was my freakin' CB handle. Years later, I turned my grandkids onto Octopuses Garden. I will love this photo forever. Thank you, Monica.
neutral · AI labelView post →Captain Fantastic is a film for the times #hbd 🎂 #noamchomsky
neutral · AI labelView post →Captain Fantastic neither has a captain, nor is it about anything fantastic; discuss! #filmsky #AragornFamilias #Grandpula #OffTheGrid #hashtag
neutral · AI labelView post →I forgot how good a film Captain Fantastic is. Maybe my favourite of all time. Hits a little different watching it now I have kids of my own.
positive · AI labelView post →Finally came around to watching Leave No Trace. Beautiful film. Closer to After Sun than Captain Fantastic in terms of impact.
neutral · AI labelView post →Celebrate #ViggoMortensen's birthday with his screen-worn costume & more from 2016's #CaptainFantastic on display hollywoodmoviecostumesandprops.blogspot.com/2017/04/capt...
neutral · AI labelView post →I produced a “greatest ever sci-fi movies” countdown show a few years back where Missi Pyle said, when she worked with Viggo Mortensen on Captain Fantastic, that he said he was nervous around her because Galaxy Quest in a massive movie for his family who watch it together all the time.
neutral · AI labelView post →Like would have been true of Captain Fantastic in the movie Captain Fantastic, I kind of hated the movie Captain Fantastic and the character Captain Fantastic.
negative · AI labelView post →It was such a big hit that summer, even though the film of the two of them dancing was faintly embarrassing. For those of us who were deep into EJ's Captain Fantastic album, the single was perplexing. Also, for such a big hit, it's not a song that anyone ever mentions as one of their favourites.
neutral · AI labelView post →Captain Fantastic (2016) I've only recently seen this, but it's a wonderfully thoughtful and thought-provoking film about a family raised outside of the normal American way of life coping with grief, loss, and expanding out into mainstream American society. Beautifully shot and acted too.
positive · AI labelView post →I remember! When I was driving a cab I had a passenger who said “I made a movie called Captain Fantastic”. I looked up his name later that day and he was a line producer or something. Lol
neutral · AI labelView post →Australia Captain Fantastic Mathilda Whale Rider About a Boy Billy Elliot Pan’s Labyrinth admittedly not a movie, but the child actors on Game of Thrones were phenomenal
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally saw Captain Fantastic, good movie, and it’s directed by this dude from Face/Off?!?! 🤦
positive · AI labelView post →Have any of y'all seen this movie? I watched it last night and felt some kinda way about these people's ideology (esp Noam Chomsky day 😬) and am curious to hear what any of y'all thought lol Captain Fantastic on Letterboxd boxd.it/b2K2
neutral · AI labelView post →Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you. One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just gifs. 19. Captain Fantastic #Filmsky 🎥
neutral · AI labelView post →#FilmSky What to (re)watch this evening? Loving? Jackie? Captain Fantastic? And yes, it has to be a 2016 film.
neutral · AI labelView post →Revisiting Captain Fantastic (2016). What a gem of a film. Of a story. It always makes me well up with emotion.
positive · AI labelView post →I haven't seen the film, but a blogger quoted this line from Captain Fantastic and it's always stuck with me: "Interesting is a non-word. You know you’re supposed to avoid it. Be specific."
neutral · AI labelView post →Not sure he’s on any shows… I saw him in the movie 1917 and when he was younger he was in one called Captain Fantastic with Viggo Mortensen. Both pretty good films (though I’m not a fan of the director of 1917). Talented young actor, thought he might have the right look! 😊
neutral · AI labelView post →I always wonder what people who grew up weird think about the movie Captain Fantastic. When it came out I had high hopes that it would capture the experience of growing up under the guidance of parents who didn't share reality with the rest of us, but I think it fell a bit short.
neutral · AI labelView post →That area is a feast for outdoorsy people. It's like wonderland on steroids if you love the great outdoors. The movie "Captain Fantastic" shows off some of it.
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh shit okay your movie taste is my movie taste. How about: - Carnage - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Captain Fantastic - Locke - The Big Short - Shutter Island - The Gentlemen
neutral · AI labelView post →Only thing I know about Nome Chomsky I learned from Vigo Mortenson in Captain Fantastic. Honestly never heard of the guy other than that movie. 🥴
neutral · AI labelView post →Just watched Captain Fantastic. A weird and beautiful film.
positive · AI labelView post →5 pieces of art to describe me Movie: Captain Fantastic Show: Bojack Horseman Book: Toll the Hounds Game: Lord of the Rings Online Album: Deathconsciousness Make your own!
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun fact: that sign is shown in the movie “Captain Fantastic”!
neutral · AI labelView post →That's funny. Captain Fantastic, the movie. I was an extra in it with my daughter. Such a fun day.
neutral · AI labelView post →If you've never seen the movie "Captain Fantastic" give it a watch. It will illicit some emotion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgvt...
neutral · AI labelView post →Captain Fantastic is a crazy movie
positive · AI labelView post →Just watched Captain Fantastic with Viggo Mortensen. A good movie for this weekend.
positive · AI labelView post →Captain Fantastic was a great performance, but Eastern Promises was a great movie. One I've rewatched quite a few times. It has aged well and is impeccably filmed.
neutral · AI labelView post →Your night time song I first heard watching a lovely film "Captain Fantastic" as a result I bought Israel Nash's eponymous Album this song seems better suited to a warmer evening but... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lur7...
neutral · AI labelView post →Loved the version from the film Captain Fantastic 😀
neutral · AI labelView post →Omg this made me think of a shitty version of the movie Captain Fantastic 😭😭
neutral · AI labelView post →LOL how much are they gonna have to promise Viggo to get him to show up even for a cameo (since Aragorn was involved in the Hunt for Gollum)? Five Brinks trucks? Green Book 2? Captain Fantastic-er? variety.com/2024/film/ne...
neutral · AI labelView post →🎂 It's Viggo Mortensen's birthday! The best Viggo Mortensen movie, but it can't be Green Book or Captain Fantastic. More on Viggo Mortensen: https://todayinmovies.com/actor/viggo-mortensen #TodayInMovies #FamousBirthdays
neutral · AI labelView post →🎬 The Top 4 Drama Movies Released on July 29! What's your fave? 1. Purple Hearts 2. Captain Fantastic 3. Thirteen Lives 4. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Check out all 132 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Drama
neutral · AI labelView post →🎬 The Top 4 Comedy Movies Released on July 29! What's your fave? 1. Captain Fantastic 2. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On 3. Father There Is Only One 2 4. Crazy, Stupid, Love. Check out all 132 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Comedy
neutral · AI labelView post →🎬 Top 4 Movies Released on July 29! What's your fave? 1. Purple Hearts (2022) 2. Captain Fantastic (2016) 3. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) 4. Thirteen Lives (2022) 132 movies released today! Check them out at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film
neutral · AI labelView post →The Movie Club Captain Fantastic
neutral · AI labelView post →If you've never seen the film Captain Fantastic, make it your next watch. I've forgotten how great this movie is and that won't happen again.
positive · AI labelView post →Wonderful 1976 Beach Boys concert film on Sky Arts. In 1975, in an act of hubris, Elton John had them support him at Wembley before playing ALL OF Captain Fantastic, despite it having only just come out.The Beach Boys - who were sensational live at this stage - blew him right out of the stadium.
neutral · AI labelView post →Good morning Wasters! This week we took on Captain Fantastic. A movie that is not about a Captain nor about Fantastic. It is however about Trad-Dads and Greg and I are not big fans of that. Come here to listen to us talk about this. linktr.ee/streamingwst...
negative · AI labelView post →Great article, I think in a contempory world of with ADHD-unfriendly education early diagnosis is essential. But thinking about the film Captain Fantastic, should we maybe change the schooling for all instead of singling out kids that struggle with screens and one-way communication ?
neutral · AI labelView post →Captain Fantastic Bookworm Nomadland Just off the top of my head. 14 Peaks (though more documentary them movie) Technically FOTR and AUJ can be road trip/wilderness films 😆
neutral · AI labelView post →Since we’re hopping on the 2016 trend, I guess I’ll drop some would-be 2016 JEFFREY AWARD nominations BEST LIVE ACTION MOVIE CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN FANTASTIC DEADPOOL HAIL CAESAR! KEANU THE NICE GUYS POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING ROGUE ONE A STAR WARS STORY TRAIN TO BUSAN WAR DOGS
neutral · AI labelView post →Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #CaptainFantastic #TheTrumanShow #Brazil 10 Best Movies About Living Life Your Way http://dlvr.it/TQ6F10
neutral · AI labelView post →Let's Celebrate Noam Chomsky Day (12/07)!! Movie: Captain Fantastic 映画： はじまりへの旅 > They are raised to coexist with nature, are given unique names, and celebrate Noam Chomsky's birthday instead of Christmas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Fantastic_(film) https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/はじまりへの旅 https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/captainfantastic #CaptainFantastic #NoamChomskyDay #ChomskyDay
neutral · AI labelView post →🎬 The Top 4 Drama Movies Released on July 29! What's your fave? 1. Captain Fantastic 2. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On 3. Daybreak 4. Oliver Twist Check out all 62 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Drama
neutral · AI labelView post →🎬 Top 4 Movies Released on July 29! What's your fave? 1. Captain Fantastic (2016) 2. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022) 3. Daybreak (1940) 4. Listen to Me Marlon (2015) 62 movies released today! Check them out at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film
neutral · AI labelView post →@rialisms.bsky.social The most powerful film in film history is Captain Fantastic 50 today. Yes, i made this for you. How else am i gonna honor 50 years of you? 😍 You can also catch a glimpse of your girl Dawson Scorsese and of course, Elton. 😏💖❤️🦈
neutral · AI labelView post →The (movie) Captain Fantastic (HD) is available today on (Amazon)(US) for $4.99 Cast: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks Genre: (Comedy) (Movies Anywhere) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/captain_fa...
neutral · AI labelView post →I immediately had to watch it again after just finishing! This movie leaves an impact! LOVED it!
positive · AI labelView post →I look forward to the bank repossessing my apartment in 90 days. Anyways, I always wanted to live a forced version of the movie Captain Fantastic in the role of Viggo Mortensen. That is, unless they cut down all the trees of the whole country and then it's just no fun.
neutral · AI labelView post →i liked Jim Henson’a funeral and the movie Captain Fantastic make it a celebration with song and dance and funny stories everything goes to niecephew unless they don’t want it otherwise hand it over to an antifascist historian or researcher
neutral · AI labelView post →'Captain Fantastic' would be a cool MCU film to be fair. Kind of sounds like a solo Mr Fantastic film where he teams up with Captain America to fight Hydra. #BeatTheChasers
neutral · AI labelView post →I think about the film “Captain Fantastic” and how living off the grid was carried out in a very isolationist way which was ultimately unsustainable for his wife’s mental health- resist harmful systems but not at the cost of separation from community is what I took away from this film.
neutral · AI labelView post →"Captain Fantastic" Great movie if you never watched, raised my son in similar ways.
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