Apt Pupil (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, Apt Pupil is a thriller and drama film directed by Bryan Singer, running about 107 minutes. “If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Who’s in it. Apt Pupil stars Ian McKellen as Kurt Dussander, Brad Renfro as Todd Bowden, Bruce Davison as Richard Bowden and Elias Koteas as Archie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Apt Pupil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apt Pupil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apt Pupil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apt Pupil (1998)?
- In US, Apt Pupil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apt Pupil worth watching?
- Apt Pupil holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apt Pupil?
- Apt Pupil stars Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, Bruce Davison, Elias Koteas and Joe Morton.
- When was Apt Pupil released?
- Apt Pupil was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.