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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 available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. 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 United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

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

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is not on Netflix in United States right now.

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.