
Cape Fear
Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Cape Fear
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: 1991-11-13
- Runtime: 128 minutes
- Rating: 7.256/10 (3538 votes)
- Budget: $35,000,000
- Revenue: $182,300,000
- Production Companies: Amblin Entertainment, Cappa Productions, Tribeca Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.0365
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Robert De Niro
as Max Cady

Nick Nolte
as Sam Bowden

Jessica Lange
as Leigh Bowden

Juliette Lewis
as Danielle Bowden

Joe Don Baker
as Claude Kersek

Robert Mitchum
as Lieutenant Elgart

Gregory Peck
as Lee Heller

Martin Balsam
as Judge

Illeana Douglas
as Lori Davis

Fred Thompson
as Tom Broadbent
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Trailers & Clips
The Stakeout for Max Cady
Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Fear?▼
Cape Fear is a Drama, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1991-11-13.
Who are the main actors in Cape Fear?▼
The main cast includes Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, Joe Don Baker, .
Where can I watch Cape Fear online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Cape Fear is available.
Is Cape Fear based on a true story?▼
Sam Bowden has always provided for his family's future. But the past is coming back to haunt them.
What is the IMDb rating of Cape Fear?▼
Cape Fear has an IMDb rating of 7.256/10 based on 3538 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Cape Fear?▼
The movie had a production budget of $35,000,000 and earned $182,300,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Cape Fear?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Amblin Entertainment, Cappa Productions, Tribeca Productions, Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Cape Fear filmed?▼
Cape Fear was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Cape Fear?▼
The total runtime of Cape Fear is 128 minutes.
Is Cape Fear suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Cape Fear?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cape Fear.
Does Cape Fear have a post-credit scene?▼
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