Apocalypse Now_
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"This is the end..."
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.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Starring
Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest
Box Office
$150.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Apocalypse Now earned $150.0M worldwide on a $31.5M budget — a 376% return on investment.
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Year context
Apocalypse Now was released 47 years ago in 1979.
CAST (20)
Martin Sheen
Captain Benjamin Willard
Marlon Brando
Colonel Walter Kurtz
Frederic Forrest
Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Albert Hall
Chief Phillips
Laurence Fishburne
Tyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam Bottoms
Lance B. Johnson
Robert Duvall
Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
G.D. Spradlin
General Corman
Harrison Ford
Colonel
JZ
Jerry Ziesmer
Jerry, Civilian
Scott Glenn
Lieutenant Richard M. Colby
KR
Kerry Rossall
Mike from San Diego
James Keane
Kilgore's Gunner
Tom Mason
Supply Sergeant
Cynthia Wood
Playmate of the Year
Dennis Hopper
Photojournalist
Colleen Camp
Miss May
LC
Linda Carpenter
Playmate
Aurore Clément
Roxanne Sarrault
Jack Thibeau
Soldier in Trench
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$31.5M
Budget
$150.0M
Revenue
+376%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (4)
G
Academy Award for Best Cinematography
1980
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Sound
1980
WON
G
Palme d'Or
1979
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
147 min (2h 27m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.3/10 (8,866 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$31,500,000
Box Office
$150,000,000
Profit
+$118,500,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now has a runtime of 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Who directed Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in Apocalypse Now?
The cast of Apocalypse Now includes Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Laurence Fishburne.
How much did Apocalypse Now make at the box office?
Apocalypse Now earned $150,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $31,500,000.
What is the rating of Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 8,866 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War
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