Apocalypse Now Redux is an extended cut of the classic 1979 Vietnam War film. Released in 2001, it features nearly an hour of extra footage, adding new scenes and expanding on the themes of the original. This extended version offers a deeper look into the war’s madness and Captain Willard’s descent into its heart.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Apocalypse Now Redux via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Apocalypse Now Redux available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Apocalypse Now Redux is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
In war-torn Vietnam, Captain Willard, a troubled officer, is on a dangerous mission. He’s tasked with traveling up a river into Cambodia to find Colonel Kurtz, a brilliant but rogue American soldier. Kurtz leads his own army in the jungle and rumors float about him going insane. Willard’s mission is to eliminate Kurtz.
As Willard’s boat travels deeper into enemy territory, he witnesses the brutal realities of war and encounters other soldiers who have lost their way. Willard himself also begins to question his orders and the purpose of the war. When he finally reaches Kurtz’s camp, he faces the colonel’s dark philosophy and decide whether to carry out his mission.
The film stars Martin Sheen as Captain Willard while Marlon Brando portrays Colonel Kurtz. Robert Duvall also stars in the film as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore, a helicopter commander.
Watch Apocalypse Now Redux streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Apocalypse Now Redux is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
It is a popular streaming service that offers subscribers access to a wide variety of moves, TV series and documentaries, including Amazon Originals.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Apocalypse Now Redux’s official synopsis is as follows:
“At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, “does not exist, nor will it ever exist.” His goal is to locate – and eliminate – a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.”
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