The Apostle
“The hardest soul to save was his own.”
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Where to watch The Apostle in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Apostle there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Apostle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Apostle
The Apostle is a 1997 English-language drama film directed by Robert Duvall. The cast is led by Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Apostle was produced by Butcher's Run Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 19, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Duvall
- Writers
- Robert Duvall
- Release date
- December 19, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- Butcher's Run Productions
The Apostle cast & crew
The Apostle was directed by Robert Duvall and written by Robert Duvall.
The cast features Robert Duvall as Euliss Dewey, Farrah Fawcett as Jessie Dewey, Miranda Richardson as Toosie, John Beasley as Brother Blackwell, Walton Goggins as Sam, and Billy Bob Thornton as Troublemaker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Mansfield, cinematography is by Barry Markowitz, and it was produced by Robert Duvall and Rob Carliner.
Is The Apostle worth watching?
The Apostle holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 157 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Apostle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Apostle
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Cast of The Apostle
Robert Duvall
Euliss Dewey
Farrah Fawcett
Jessie Dewey
Miranda Richardson
Toosie
John Beasley
Brother Blackwell
Walton Goggins
Sam
Billy Bob Thornton
Troublemaker
June Carter Cash
Mrs. Dewey Sr.
Billy Joe Shaver
Joe
Rick Dial
Elmo
Todd Allen
Horace
William Atlas Cole
Bayou Man
Kevin Rankin
Young Man in Car
The Apostle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Apostle in United States?
The Apostle is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Apostle in?
The Apostle is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Apostle?
The Apostle runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is The Apostle rated?
The Apostle is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 157 ratings.
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