Apt Pupil(1998)
If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn
Apt Pupil Synopsis
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Apt Pupil (1998) is a drama and thriller film directed by Bryan Singer, released on October 23, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, Bruce Davison and Elias Koteas. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 755 ratings.
- Director:
- Bryan Singer
- Writers:
- Brandon Boyce, Stephen King
- Producers:
- Jane Hamsher, Don Murphy, Bryan Singer
- Cinematographer:
- Newton Thomas Sigel
- Composer:
- John Ottman
- Production:
- Bad Hat Harry Productions, Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Phoenix Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,863,193
- Status:
- Released
Apt Pupil (1998) Trailer
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Apt Pupil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as Kurt Dussander
Brad Renfro
as Todd Bowden
Bruce Davison
as Richard Bowden
Elias Koteas
as Archie
Joe Morton
as Dan Richler
Jan Tříska
as Isaac Weiskopf
Michael Byrne
as Ben Kramer
Heather McComb
as Becky Trask
Ann Dowd
as Monica Bowden
Joshua Jackson
as Joey
David Schwimmer
as Edward French
Mickey Cottrell
as Sociology Teacher
Key crew
Directed by Bryan Singer, written by Brandon Boyce and Stephen King, produced by Jane Hamsher, Don Murphy and Bryan Singer.
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Apt Pupil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 755 ratings.
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Apt Pupil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Apt Pupil online?
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Apt Pupil (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Apt Pupil?
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The main cast of Apt Pupil (1998) includes Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, Bruce Davison, Elias Koteas and Joe Morton. The film was directed by Bryan Singer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Apt Pupil released?
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Apt Pupil was released on October 23, 1998 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Apt Pupil worth watching?
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Apt Pupil (1998) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 755 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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