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Apocalypse Now

1979Movie2 h 27 minR

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic948.7Rotten Tomatoes91%94%

A relentlessly bleak, nerve-racking drama movie about war and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

This is the end...

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.

Feels like

  • Psychological War Epic
  • Surreal & Hallucinatory
  • Existential Dread
  • Masterpiece Cinematography
  • Anti-War Philosophy
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Iconic Sound Design
  • Deeply Bleak Tone
  • Literary Adaptation (Heart of Darkness)

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Francis Ford Coppola
Written by
Francis Ford Coppola, John Milius, Joseph Conrad
Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola
Music by
Francis Ford Coppola, Carmine Coppola

Everyone

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Facts

May 19, 1979 · 2 h 27 min · R

Released
May 19, 1979
Runtime
2 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Khmer, French, Vietnamese
Made in
United States, Philippines
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$150 million
Available in
48 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Face Framed in Shadow, Fanservice, Playboy Bunny +9

  • Face Framed in Shadow
  • Fanservice
  • Playboy Bunny
  • Large and in Charge
  • Hidden Depths
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Shout-Out
  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Thousand-Yard Stare
  • My God, What Have I Done?

12 of 170 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Apocalypse Now?"

Questions about Apocalypse Now

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Apocalypse Now?

Paramount+PlexLionsgate+Howdy

In the United States, Apocalypse Now streams on Paramount+, Lionsgate+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 94).

Will I feel good after watching Apocalypse Now?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Apocalypse Now?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Was Apocalypse Now a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$150 million

Yes: it cost about $32 million to make and earned $150 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Apocalypse Now use?

Face Framed in ShadowFanservicePlayboy BunnyLarge and in ChargeHidden DepthsRule of SymbolismChekhov's SkillAlas, Poor VillainShout-OutCluster F-BombThousand-Yard StareMy God, What Have I Done?and 158 more

TV Tropes lists 170 tropes for it, including Face Framed in Shadow, Fanservice, and Playboy Bunny.