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The Apple

1980Movie1 h 28 minPG

Comedy
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic397.0Rotten Tomatoes27%45%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic397.0Rotten Tomatoes27%45%

Summary

In a pseudo-futuristic 1994, a square couple enter the corrupt world of the music industry, and subsequently a maze of drugs, sex, and temptation.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Pure escapism

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or tears.

Movies with

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Menahem Golan
Written by
Menahem Golan, Iris Recht, Kobi Recht
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Allan Love, George S. Clinton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 21, 1980 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
November 21, 1980
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Science Fiction, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Jewish Mother, Above Good and Evil, Rape Portrayed as Redemption +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Apple?"

Questions about The Apple

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Apple?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Apple streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Apple worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is The Apple okay for kids?

PGSexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Apple make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Apple use?

Jewish MotherAbove Good and EvilRape Portrayed as RedemptionBig BadMeaningful NameWhere the Hell Is Springfield?Badass BoastArc SymbolWhat Happened to the Mouse?Serious BusinessThe DragonEvil Britand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Jewish Mother, Above Good and Evil, and Rape Portrayed as Redemption.