Fort Apache
“John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”
Fort Apache is streaming on TCM in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- John Ford
- Release date
- 1948-05-21
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $3,000,000
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Argosy Pictures
Fort Apache — trailer
About Fort Apache
Fort Apache is a 1948 movie in the Western genre, directed by John Ford, starring John Wayne, Henry Fonda and Shirley Temple. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 409 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fort Apache in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
Cast
John Wayne
Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda
Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple
Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendáriz
Sgt. Beaufort
Ward Bond
Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'Brien
Capt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglen
Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna Lee
Mrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene Rich
Mrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick Foran
Sgt. Quincannon
Guy Kibbee
Capt. Dr. Wilkens
Grant Withers
Silas Meacham
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fort Apache in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Fort Apache on TCM. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Fort Apache on Netflix?+
Fort Apache is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on TCM.
How long is Fort Apache?+
Fort Apache has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
Who stars in Fort Apache?+
Fort Apache stars John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz and Ward Bond.
When did Fort Apache come out?+
Fort Apache is a 1948 movie directed by John Ford.
What genre is Fort Apache?+
Fort Apache is Western film.
Who directed Fort Apache?+
Fort Apache was directed by John Ford.
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