Apex (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, Apex is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by ED Drake, running about 108 minutes. “The hunters will be hunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-cop Thomas Malone is serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. He is offered a chance at freedom if he can survive a deadly game of Apex, in which six hunters pay for the pleasure of hunting another human on a remote island. He accepts, and once he arrives, all hell breaks loose.
Who’s in it. Apex stars Neal McDonough as Dr. Samuel Rainsford, Bruce Willis as Thomas Malone, Megan Peta Hill as Jeza and Nels Lennarson as Bishop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Apex has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Apex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apex tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apex (2021)?
- In US, Apex is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and 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 Apex worth watching?
- Apex holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apex?
- Apex stars Neal McDonough, Bruce Willis, Megan Peta Hill, Nels Lennarson and Alexia Fast.
- When was Apex released?
- Apex was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.