Apt Pupil

1998·Movie
1h 47min·R
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes54%56%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, crime, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn

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.
Psychological ThrillerComing-of-Age HorrorDark Exploration of EvilMoral CorruptionDisturbing Student-Teacher DynamicPost-War TraumaSlow-Burn Tension морально ambiguousBleak and Unsettling

Crew

Directed by:
Bryan Singer, Fernando Altschul, Mellanie Bradfield
Written by:
Stephen King, Brandon Boyce
Produced by:
Tom DeSanto, Bryan Singer, John Ottman
Composed by:
Geoffrey Patterson, John Ottman, Chuck Michael

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Apt Pupil

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Where can I stream Apt Pupil legally?

PrimeThe Roku

Apt Pupil is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Apt Pupil worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Apt Pupil rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Apt Pupil?

1 h 47 min

Apt Pupil runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Apt Pupil based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Apt Pupil?

Critics53
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Apt Pupil higher (62) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Apt Pupil a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What language is Apt Pupil in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Apt Pupil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Apt Pupil in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Apt Pupil use?

Adaptational Alternate EndingAdaptational Nice GuyMistaken for GayArtistic License – MilitaryKarma HoudiniLighter and SofterHollywood Military UniformHe Knows Too MuchSpared by the AdaptationNazi GrandpaDriven to SuicideEvil Is Not a Toyand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Apt Pupil, including Adaptational Alternate Ending, Adaptational Nice Guy, Mistaken for Gay.

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