Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now is streaming in Australia on Stan, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Apocalypse Now landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 9,401 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 147-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Australia you can stream it on Stan, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 27m on it?
2h 27m of English drama with a war streak. That score holds across 9,401 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 across 9,401 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 27m |
| Watch with family? | R 18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / War |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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