The Apostle (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, The Apostle is a drama film directed by Robert Duvall, running about 134 minutes. “The hardest soul to save was his own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Who’s in it. The Apostle stars Robert Duvall as Euliss Dewey, Billy Bob Thornton as Troublemaker, June Carter Cash as Mrs. Dewey Sr. and Farrah Fawcett as Jessie Dewey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Apostle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apostle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apostle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apostle (1997)?
- In US, The Apostle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Apostle worth watching?
- The Apostle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apostle?
- The Apostle stars Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Farrah Fawcett and John Beasley.
- When was The Apostle released?
- The Apostle was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.