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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

“The magic and madness of making Apocalypse Now”

★ 7.9(421)19911h 36m

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is streaming on DocPlay, MUBI, DocPlay Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr, Eleanor Coppola
Release date: 1991-11-27
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Box office: $1,394,661
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Zoetrope

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse — trailer

About Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a 1991 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr and Eleanor Coppola, starring Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola and John Milius. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 421 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.

Cast

Francis Ford Coppola

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Eleanor Coppola

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John Milius

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George Lucas

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Sam Bottoms

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Albert Hall

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Frederic Forrest

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Laurence Fishburne

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Dean Tavoularis

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Fred Roos

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Martin Sheen

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Vittorio Storaro

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse on DocPlay, MUBI, DocPlay Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fetch TV.

Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse on Netflix?+

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on DocPlay, MUBI, DocPlay Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?+

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?+

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse stars Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola, John Milius, George Lucas and Sam Bottoms.

When did Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse come out?+

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a 1991 movie directed by George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr and Eleanor Coppola.

What genre is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?+

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is Documentary film.

Who directed Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?+

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse was directed by George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr and Eleanor Coppola.