Starring Tom Hanks, this 2013 biographical drama recounts the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. What is the title of this movie?

The 2013 biographical drama starring Tom Hanks, which vividly portrays the harrowing 2009 hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates and Captain Richard Phillips's ordeal, is titled Captain Phillips (Review). The film captures the intense, real-life events where Phillips was taken hostage, showcasing his resilience and the dramatic rescue efforts by the U.S. Navy.

The true story unfolded in April 2009, when four Somali pirates seized the U.S.-flagged cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama off the coast of Somalia. While the crew managed to regain control of their vessel, Captain Phillips was taken captive aboard one of the ship's lifeboats. He was held for nearly five days in a tense standoff before Navy SEAL snipers intervened, killing three of his captors and rescuing Phillips. The film's screenplay was adapted from Phillips's 2010 memoir, "A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea," which he co-wrote with Stephan Talty.

Directed by Paul Greengrass, known for his realistic and intense filmmaking style, the movie was lauded for its gripping portrayal and Tom Hanks's powerful performance. For authenticity, much of the filming took place on a container ship identical to the Maersk Alabama, off the coast of Malta, and the Somali pirate roles were filled by first-time actors, including Barkhad Abdi, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. "Captain Phillips" was a critical and commercial success, receiving six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and grossing over $218 million worldwide.