Apocalypse Now (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1979, Apocalypse Now is a drama and war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 147 minutes. “This is the end...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
Who’s in it. Apocalypse Now stars Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore, Martin Sheen as Captain Benjamin Willard, Frederic Forrest as Jay 'Chef' Hicks and Laurence Fishburne as Tyrone 'Clean' Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Apocalypse Now sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $150M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apocalypse Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apocalypse Now tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apocalypse Now (1979)?
- In US, Apocalypse Now is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?
- Apocalypse Now holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apocalypse Now?
- Apocalypse Now stars Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, Frederic Forrest, Laurence Fishburne and Albert Hall.
- When was Apocalypse Now released?
- Apocalypse Now was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.