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Fort Apache

1948 · 2h 8m · Released

Western

Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.0 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

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Fort Apache
Thursday's Charge Into an Apache Ambush
Escape from Diablo's Band

Top cast and crew

John Ford Director
John Wayne Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendáriz Sgt. Beaufort
Ward Bond Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'Brien Capt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglen Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna Lee Mrs. Emily Collingwood
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Apache

Where can I watch Fort Apache in the United States?

Fort Apache is available to stream on Fawesome 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.

Can I watch Fort Apache for free?

Fort Apache streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Fort Apache?

Fort Apache scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Fort Apache?

Fort Apache stars John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz, and Ward Bond. John Ford is the director.

How long is Fort Apache?

Fort Apache runs 2h 8m (128 minutes).

When did Fort Apache come out?

Fort Apache was released on May 21, 1948.

Which studio made Fort Apache?

Fort Apache was produced by Argosy Pictures and RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Fort Apache?

Fort Apache was made on a budget of $2,500,000.

How much did Fort Apache make at the box office?

Fort Apache grossed $3,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,500,000.

What languages is Fort Apache in?

Fort Apache is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.

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.

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