1991 · movie · R · 2h 8m
Cape Fear
Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.
Is Cape Fear on Netflix?
No. Cape Fear (1991) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.
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How we got to 71.7
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 39 | none |
Cape Fear: common questions
Is Cape Fear on Netflix?
No. Cape Fear (1991) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Cape Fear?
Cape Fear (1991) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Cape Fear worth watching?
It scores 71.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear runs 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What is Cape Fear rated?
Cape Fear is rated R in the US.
Who is in Cape Fear?
Cape Fear stars Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.