Apocalypse Now
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.
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Where can I watch Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Howdy Amazon Channel, Plex, and Plex Channel in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over 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 stars in Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now stars Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, and Laurence Fishburne.
When did Apocalypse Now come out?
Apocalypse Now was released in 1979.
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