Apt Pupil_
"If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn"
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.
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Box office
Apt Pupil earned $8.9M against a $14.0M budget.
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Year context
Apt Pupil was released 28 years ago in 1998.
CAST (20)
Brad Renfro
Todd Bowden
Ian McKellen
Kurt Dussander
Bruce Davison
Richard Bowden
Elias Koteas
Archie
Joe Morton
Dan Richler
Jan Tříska
Isaac Weiskopf
Michael Byrne
Ben Kramer
Heather McComb
Becky Trask
Ann Dowd
Monica Bowden
Joshua Jackson
Joey
David Schwimmer
Edward French
Mickey Cottrell
Sociology Teacher
Michael Reid MacKay
Nightmare Victim
James Karen
Victor Bowden
ML
Marjorie Lovett
Agnes Bowden
DC
David Cooley
Gym Teacher
BA
Blake Anthony Tibbetts
Teammate
KM
Katherine Malone
Student
GS
Grace Sinden
Secretary
AM
Anthony Moore
Umpire
CREW
Director
BOX OFFICE
$14.0M
Budget
$8.9M
Revenue
-37%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
AWARDS (1)
S
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor
1998
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (698 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$14,000,000
Box Office
$8,863,193
Profit
$-5,136,807
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Apt Pupil about?
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.
How long is Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who directed Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil was directed by Bryan Singer.
Who stars in Apt Pupil?
The cast of Apt Pupil includes Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen, Bruce Davison, Elias Koteas, Joe Morton.
How much did Apt Pupil make at the box office?
Apt Pupil earned $8,863,193 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $14,000,000.
What is the rating of Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 698 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller
KEYWORDS (9)
high school
based on novel or book
secret identity
troubled teen
nazism
1980s
school counselor
nazi war criminal
gay theme