Apt Pupil 1998

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
16%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
24%
Splat

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.

Brad Renfro

as Todd Bowden

Ian McKellen

as Kurt Dussander

Bruce Davison

as Richard Bowden

Elias Koteas

as Archie

Joe Morton

as Dan Richler

David Schwimmer

as Edward French

Jan Tříska

as Isaac Weiskopf

Michael Byrne

as Ben Kramer

Ann Dowd

as Monica Bowden

Heather McComb

as Becky Trask

Director:

Bryan Singer

Writer:

Brandon Boyce, Stephen King

Genres:

Drama,Thriller

Release Date:

1998 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

107 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Apt Pupil

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Brad Renfro

as Todd Bowden

Ian McKellen

as Kurt Dussander

Bruce Davison

as Richard Bowden

Elias Koteas

as Archie

Joe Morton

as Dan Richler

David Schwimmer

as Edward French

Jan Tříska

as Isaac Weiskopf

Michael Byrne

as Ben Kramer

Ann Dowd

as Monica Bowden

Heather McComb

as Becky Trask

James Karen

as Victor Bowden

Joshua Jackson

as Joey

Mickey Cottrell

as Sociology Teacher

Michael Reid MacKay

as Nightmare Victim

Marjorie Lovett

as Agnes Bowden

David Cooley

as Gym Teacher

Katherine Malone

as Student

Grace Sinden

as Secretary

Anthony Moore

as Umpire

Kevin Spirtas

as Paramedic

Danna Dennis

as Nurse

Michael Artura

as Detective Getty

Donna Marie Brown

as Mother

Mark Flythe

as Darren

Warren Wilson

as Newscaster

Jill Harris

as Reporter

Norbert D. Singer

as Hospital Administrator #1

Mildred Singer

as Hospital Administrator #2

Mary Ottman

as Doctor

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