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Apt Pupil (1998)

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

6.5/10 · 761 votes 1h 47m r ThrillerDrama

#80 of 123 films from 1998 #1289 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Bryan Singer · Written by Stephen King, Brandon Boyce

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Overview

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 Renfroas Todd Bowden
Ian McKellenas Kurt Dussander
Bruce Davisonas Richard Bowden
Elias Koteasas Archie
Joe Mortonas Dan Richler
Jan Třískaas Isaac Weiskopf
Michael Byrneas Ben Kramer
Heather McCombas Becky Trask
Ann Dowdas Monica Bowden
Joshua Jacksonas Joey
David Schwimmeras Edward French
Mickey Cottrellas Sociology Teacher
Michael Reid MacKayas Nightmare Victim
James Karenas Victor Bowden

Facts

Release dateOctober 23, 1998
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$8,863,193 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt0118636

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Questions

How long is Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Apt Pupil worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 761 votes, which places it #80 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 36%) and #1289 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Apt Pupil?
Apt Pupil was directed by Bryan Singer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Usual Suspects (1995), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
Who stars in Apt Pupil?
Brad Renfro as Todd Bowden; Ian McKellen as Kurt Dussander; Bruce Davison as Richard Bowden; Elias Koteas as Archie; Joe Morton as Dan Richler; Jan Tříska as Isaac Weiskopf.
What is Apt Pupil rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Apt Pupil?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/39771.

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