Movie

Apt Pupil

“If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn”

★ 6.6(723)19981h 47m

Apt Pupil is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Apt Pupil

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Good to know

Director: Bryan Singer
Release date: 1998-10-23
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $8,863,193
Budget: $14,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Bad Hat Harry Productions

Apt Pupil — trailer

About Apt Pupil

Apt Pupil is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Bryan Singer, starring Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen and Bruce Davison. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 723 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Apt Pupil in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Brad Renfro

Todd Bowden

Ian McKellen

Kurt Dussander

Bruce Davison

Richard Bowden

Elias Koteas

Archie

Joe Morton

Dan Richler

David Schwimmer

Edward French

Jan Tříska

Isaac Weiskopf

Michael Byrne

Ben Kramer

Ann Dowd

Monica Bowden

Heather McComb

Becky Trask

James Karen

Victor Bowden

Joshua Jackson

Joey

Themes & keywords

high schoolbased on novel or booksecret identitytroubled teennazism1980sschool counselornazi war criminalgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Apt Pupil in United States?+

In United States, Apt Pupil is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Apt Pupil on Netflix?+

Apt Pupil is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Apt Pupil?+

Apt Pupil has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Apt Pupil?+

Apt Pupil stars Brad Renfro, Ian McKellen, Bruce Davison, Elias Koteas and Joe Morton.

When did Apt Pupil come out?+

Apt Pupil is a 1998 movie directed by Bryan Singer.

What genre is Apt Pupil?+

Apt Pupil is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Apt Pupil?+

Apt Pupil was directed by Bryan Singer.