Skip to main content
Celluloid
DramaWar

Apocalypse Now

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · 1979 ·

Short answer

Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?

Yes. Apocalypse Now (1979) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
0
Watch Trailer
Released
Runtime
2h 27m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · R 18+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · R-18 (Philippines)
Cast
Martin Sheen , Marlon Brando , Frederic Forrest , Albert Hall , Laurence Fishburne , Sam Bottoms , Robert Duvall , G.D. Spradlin , Harrison Ford , Jerry Ziesmer
Streaming
Paramount+
Language
English

Also known as Apocalipsis Ahora 地獄の黙示録 지옥의 묵시록 现代启示录 現代啟示錄 Kıyamet กองพันอำมหิต Lời Sấm Truyền

Where to watch

  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch Apocalypse Now by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom StudioCanal Presents
United States Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war pick

Not ideal for

    Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy

    Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

    Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?

    Yes — Apocalypse Now earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Watch the Trailer

    Apocalypse Now stills

    Official production imagery supplied through TMDB, kept with the movie instead of split into a thin gallery page.

    Apocalypse Now production still 1
    Apocalypse Now production still 2
    Apocalypse Now production still 3
    Apocalypse Now production still 4
    Apocalypse Now production still 5
    Apocalypse Now production still 6

    Images courtesy of TMDB. TMDB does not endorse or certify Celluloid.

    Reader takes

    No reader takes published yet. Send yours and we may publish it after editing.

    Apocalypse Now: frequently asked questions

    Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?

    Yes. Apocalypse Now (1979) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Apocalypse Now?

    In the United States, Apocalypse Now streams on Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Apocalypse Now?

    Apocalypse Now runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

    What is Apocalypse Now rated?

    Apocalypse Now is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, R 18+ in Australia, 18A in Canada and R-18 in the Philippines. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Apocalypse Now?

    Apocalypse Now is directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Laurence Fishburne.

    What is the Metascore for Apocalypse Now?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Apocalypse Now is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

    More Like This

    Ranked by genre overlap and Celluloid Score. More movies like Apocalypse Now →