Apocalypse Now
1979, English. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Francis Ford CoppolaDirector
- Martin SheenCaptain Benjamin Willard
- Marlon BrandoColonel Walter Kurtz
- Frederic ForrestJay 'Chef' Hicks
- Albert HallChief Phillips
- Laurence FishburneTyrone 'Clean' Miller
- Sam BottomsLance B. Johnson
- Robert DuvallLieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
- G.D. SpradlinGeneral Corman
- Harrison FordColonel
- Jerry ZiesmerJerry, Civilian
- Scott GlennLieutenant Richard M. Colby
- Kerry RossallMike from San Diego
Details
- Released
- 19 May 1979
- Country
- United States of America, Philippines
- Written by
- John Milius, Francis Ford Coppola
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $150M
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What Apocalypse Now is based on
Apocalypse Now is based on Heart of Darkness, an 1899 novel by Joseph Conrad.
Novel · 1899
Heart of Darkness
By Joseph Conrad
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Apocalypse Now: quick answers
Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 9,523 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Does Apocalypse Now have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Apocalypse Now. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Apocalypse Now parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Apocalypse Now is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Apocalypse Now on?
Apocalypse Now isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Apocalypse Now?
If you liked Apocalypse Now, try Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, Birdy.
Who directed Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now (1979) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest.
What is Apocalypse Now based on?
Apocalypse Now is based on Heart of Darkness, an 1899 novel by Joseph Conrad.