How long is Cape Fear?

Cape Fear is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Cape Fear rated?

Cape Fear is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Cape Fear?

As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Cape Fear (1962) tonight

Cape Fear (1962) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.5 from 668 TMDB members. Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

Runtime: 1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: April 12, 1962
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 668 votes
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum, Polly Bergen, Martin Balsam
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Thriller and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Cape Fear?: Cape Fear is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Cape Fear rated?: Cape Fear is rated PG in the US.
Is Cape Fear a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Cape Fear?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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