Apt Pupil
“If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn”
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Where to watch Apt Pupil in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Apt Pupil there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Apt Pupil streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil is a 1998 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Bryan Singer. The cast is led by Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen, Bruce Davison. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Apt Pupil was produced by Bad Hat Harry Productions, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, and Phoenix Pictures and made in France and United States of America. It was released on October 23, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bryan Singer
- Writers
- Brandon Boyce
- Release date
- October 23, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Bad Hat Harry Productions, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Phoenix Pictures
Apt Pupil cast & crew
Apt Pupil was directed by Bryan Singer and written by Brandon Boyce.
The cast features Brad Renfro as Todd Bowden, Ian McKellen as Kurt Dussander, Bruce Davison as Richard Bowden, Elias Koteas as Archie, Joe Morton as Dan Richler, and David Schwimmer as Edward French.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Ottman, cinematography is by Newton Thomas Sigel, and it was produced by Don Murphy and Bryan Singer.
Is Apt Pupil worth watching?
Apt Pupil holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 724 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Apt Pupil is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Apt Pupil
Apt Pupil isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Apt Pupil
Brad Renfro
Todd Bowden
Ian McKellen
Kurt Dussander
Bruce Davison
Richard Bowden
Elias Koteas
Archie
Joe Morton
Dan Richler
David Schwimmer
Edward French
Jan Tříska
Isaac Weiskopf
Michael Byrne
Ben Kramer
Ann Dowd
Monica Bowden
Heather McComb
Becky Trask
James Karen
Victor Bowden
Joshua Jackson
Joey
Apt Pupil — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Apt Pupil in United States?
Apt Pupil is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Apt Pupil in?
Apt Pupil is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Apt Pupil rated?
Apt Pupil is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 724 ratings.
More like Apt Pupil
