

Fort Apache
“John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”
Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
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Where is Fort Apache streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, LaCinetek, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About Fort Apache
Fort Apache is a 1948 English-language western film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.
Fort Apache was produced by Argosy Pictures and RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 21, 1948. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- James Warner Bellah, Frank S. Nugent
- Release date
- May 21, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Fort Apache cast & crew
Fort Apache was directed by John Ford and written by James Warner Bellah and Frank S. Nugent.
The cast features John Wayne as Capt. Kirby York, Henry Fonda as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday, Shirley Temple as Philadelphia Thursday, Pedro Armendáriz as Sgt. Beaufort, Ward Bond as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke, and George O'Brien as Capt. Sam Collingwood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hageman, cinematography is by Archie Stout, and it was produced by Merian C. Cooper and John Ford.
Is Fort Apache worth watching?
Fort Apache holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 409 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, Fort Apache is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fort Apache
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Cast of Fort Apache

John Wayne
Capt. Kirby York

Henry Fonda
Lt. Col. Owen Thursday

Shirley Temple
Philadelphia Thursday

Pedro Armendáriz
Sgt. Beaufort

Ward Bond
Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke

George O'Brien
Capt. Sam Collingwood

Victor McLaglen
Sgt. Festus Mulcahy

Anna Lee
Mrs. Emily Collingwood

Irene Rich
Mrs. Mary O'Rourke

Dick Foran
Sgt. Quincannon

Guy Kibbee
Capt. Dr. Wilkens

Grant Withers
Silas Meacham
Fort Apache — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fort Apache in United States?
Fort Apache is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.
▸Is Fort Apache on YouTube TV?
Yes — Fort Apache is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Fort Apache in?
Fort Apache is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fort Apache?
Fort Apache runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Fort Apache rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 409 ratings.











