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Cape Fear (1991), directed by Martin Scorsese, is a drama film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and 77% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,829 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1991, it's a 1990s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, and Jessica Lange. At 128 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
Cape Fear isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Fugitive and The Getaway, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Cape Fear isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Cape Fear isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — Cape Fear isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — Cape Fear isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- Cape Fear runs 2h 8m (128 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 73/100.
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