Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 Brief topless scene with Playboy models.
- 🟡 50/100 Scene with suggestive dancing and partial nudity.
- 🟡 60/100 Characters smoke marijuana.
- 🔴 80/100 Characters use LSD and other drugs, with hallucinogenic effects shown.
- 🔴 80/100 Intense combat scenes with gunfire and explosions.
- 🔴 100/100 Graphic depiction of violence, including executions and brutal killings.
- 🔴 90/100 Disturbing scenes of dead bodies and war atrocities.
- 🟡 50/100 Use of the F-word.
- 🔴 70/100 Frequent strong language including multiple F-words and other profanities.
Details for Apocalypse Now (1979)
What is the plot of Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now follows Captain Benjamin Willard (Martin Sheen), a troubled U.S. Army officer tasked with a secret mission to assassinate Colonel Walter Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a renegade Special Forces officer who has gone insane and established his own cult-like rule in the jungles of Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
Who directed Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film is loosely based on Joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness.
What famous line is spoken by Colonel Kilgore (Robert Duvall) in the movie?
Colonel Kilgore famously says, 'I love the smell of napalm in the morning.' This line has become one of the most iconic quotes in cinema history.
Why is Apocalypse Now considered a classic?
Apocalypse Now is considered a classic due to its intense psychological depth, stunning cinematography, powerful performances, and its exploration of the horrors and absurdities of war. The film's production was notoriously difficult, which added to its legendary status.
What awards did Apocalypse Now win?
Apocalypse Now won two Academy Awards: Best Cinematography and Best Sound. It was also nominated for six other Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film has since been recognized as one of the greatest films ever made.
