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Movies on the Memorial: Captain Phillips

  • The United States Navy Memorial 701 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, 20004 United States (map)

Join us Thursday evenings at dusk on Memorial Plaza for the ultimate lineup of Navy-themed films.  Grab a blanket or chair and relax under the stars with the Lone Sailor this summer at Movies on the Memorial.

Movies Begin at Dusk

Summer 2020 | 28 May - 3 September

Free and open to the public

Captain Phillips: 2h 14m (PG-13)

In April 2009, the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama sails toward its destination on a day that seems like any other. Suddenly, Somali pirates race toward the vessel, climb aboard and take everyone hostage. The captain of the ship, Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), looks to protect his crew from the hostile invaders, and their leader, Muse (Barkhad Abdi). The pirates are after millions of dollars, and Phillips must use his wits to make sure everyone survives and returns home safely.