# Apocalypse Now (1979) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/apocalypse-now-1979/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Runtime | 147 min |

## Quick answer

Apocalypse Now (1979) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #56 (8.4/10) — Apocalypse Now remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #56 (8.4/10) — Apocalypse Now remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Laurence Fishburne, Sam Bottoms, Robert Duvall, G.D. Spradlin, Harrison Ford, Jerry Ziesmer

## Common questions

**Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?**
Apocalypse Now holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #56 (8.4/10) — Apocalypse Now remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Apocalypse Now about?**
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.

**Who directed Apocalypse Now?**
Apocalypse Now (1979) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Apocalypse Now?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch Apocalypse Now?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Apocalypse Now page for current options.

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