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TMDB19912h 8mDrama / Crime / Thriller

Cape Fear

Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.

Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.

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Cape Fear at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 8m

At 2h 8m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, crime, and thriller.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4,051 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Cape Fear tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 8m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4,051 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Cape Fear

Is Cape Fear scary?
MyCinema has not rated Cape Fear for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Cape Fear in the US?
Cape Fear streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
Is Cape Fear suitable for kids?
Cape Fear is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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Cape Fear

1962, 1h 46m

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

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