Taps
““This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.””
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
Where to watch Taps in India
Can I watch Taps in India? Taps isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube.
YouTubeClick a service to open Taps there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Taps streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | YouTube |
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Taps
Taps is a 1981 English-language drama film directed by Harold Becker. The cast is led by George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on YouTube.
Taps was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 20, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Harold Becker
- Writers
- Robert Mark Kamen, Darryl Ponicsan
- Release date
- December 20, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Taps cast & crew
Taps was directed by Harold Becker and written by Robert Mark Kamen and Darryl Ponicsan.
The cast features George C. Scott as General Harlan Bache, Timothy Hutton as Cadet Major Brian Moreland, Ronny Cox as Colonel Kerby, Sean Penn as Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer, Tom Cruise as Cadet Captain David Shawn, and John P. Navin Jr. as Derek Mellott.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Owen Roizman, and it was produced by Howard B. Jaffe and Stanley R. Jaffe.
Is Taps worth watching?
Taps holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 314 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Taps is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Taps
Taps isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Taps
George C. Scott
General Harlan Bache
Timothy Hutton
Cadet Major Brian Moreland
Ronny Cox
Colonel Kerby
Sean Penn
Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer
Tom Cruise
Cadet Captain David Shawn
John P. Navin Jr.
Derek Mellott
Billy Van Zandt
Bug
Evan Handler
Edward West
Giancarlo Esposito
Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce
Brendan Ward
Charlie Auden
Donald Kimmel
Billy Harris
Timothy Wahrer
Cadet Major John Cooper
Taps — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Taps in India?
Taps is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube.
▸Where can I watch Taps in the US?
Taps isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Taps in the UK?
Taps isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Taps in?
Taps is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Taps?
Taps runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is Taps rated?
Taps is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 314 ratings.
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