Cape Fear
Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Fear
Where can I watch Cape Fear in the United States?
Cape Fear is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Cape Fear on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Cape Fear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside AMC Plus Apple TV channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and YouTube Free.
Can I watch Cape Fear for free?
Cape Fear streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Cape Fear?
Cape Fear scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Cape Fear?
Cape Fear stars Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, and Joe Don Baker. Martin Scorsese is the director.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear runs 2h 8m (128 minutes).
When did Cape Fear come out?
Cape Fear was released on November 13, 1991.
Which studio made Cape Fear?
Cape Fear was produced by Amblin Entertainment, Cappa Productions, and Tribeca Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Cape Fear?
Cape Fear was made on a budget of $35,000,000.
How much did Cape Fear make at the box office?
Cape Fear grossed $182,300,000 worldwide, against a budget of $35,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.