Cape Fear (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, Cape Fear is a thriller and drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 105 minutes. “Now he had only one weapon left—murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.
Who’s in it. Cape Fear stars Gregory Peck as Sam Bowden, Robert Mitchum as Max Cady, Polly Bergen as Peggy Bowden and Lori Martin as Nancy Bowden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Cape Fear has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $103M 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 Cape Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cape Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cape Fear (1962)?
- In US, Cape Fear 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 Cape Fear worth watching?
- Cape Fear holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cape Fear?
- Cape Fear stars Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Lori Martin and Martin Balsam.
- When was Cape Fear released?
- Cape Fear was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.