Apocalypse Now
“This is the end...”
At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
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Where is Apocalypse Now streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| Australia | Stan, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , TF1+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now is a 1979 English-language drama and war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast is led by Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest. It has a runtime of 2h 27m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 9200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, Plex.
Apocalypse Now was produced by American Zoetrope and made in United States of America. It was released on May 19, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $32 million, it went on to gross $150 million worldwide.
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Writers
- John Milius, Francis Ford Coppola
- Release date
- May 19, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $32 million
- Box office
- $150 million
- Production
- American Zoetrope
Apocalypse Now cast & crew
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and written by John Milius and Francis Ford Coppola.
The cast features Martin Sheen as Captain Benjamin Willard, Marlon Brando as Colonel Walter Kurtz, Frederic Forrest as Jay 'Chef' Hicks, Albert Hall as Chief Phillips, Laurence Fishburne as Tyrone 'Clean' Miller, and Sam Bottoms as Lance B. Johnson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carmine Coppola, cinematography is by Vittorio Storaro, and it was produced by Francis Ford Coppola.
Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?
Apocalypse Now holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 9,164 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 27m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Apocalypse Now is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Apocalypse Now
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Cast of Apocalypse Now
Martin Sheen
Captain Benjamin Willard
Marlon Brando
Colonel Walter Kurtz
Frederic Forrest
Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Albert Hall
Chief Phillips
Laurence Fishburne
Tyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam Bottoms
Lance B. Johnson
Robert Duvall
Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
G.D. Spradlin
General Corman
Harrison Ford
Colonel
Jerry Ziesmer
Jerry, Civilian
Scott Glenn
Lieutenant Richard M. Colby
Kerry Rossall
Mike from San Diego
Apocalypse Now — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Apocalypse Now in United States?
Apocalypse Now is streaming on Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is Apocalypse Now on Fawesome?
Yes — Apocalypse Now is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is Apocalypse Now in?
Apocalypse Now is originally in English, with audio tracks including Khmer, English, French, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
▸What is Apocalypse Now rated?
Apocalypse Now is rated R. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 9,164 ratings.
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