Fort Apache (1948)
Overview
Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
Where to watch Fort Apache
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — | Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | — | Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV, LaCinetek | Apple TV, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Fort Apache in 24 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Fort Apache about?
Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates. Fort Apache is a Western movie, released on 1948-05-21, runtime 128 minutes.
Is Fort Apache worth watching?
TMDB users rate Fort Apache 7.0 out of 10 from 430 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Fort Apache?
In the United States, Fort Apache is free to watch on Fawesome and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Ford
Cast
- John Wayne as Capt. Kirby York
- Henry Fonda as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
- Shirley Temple as Philadelphia Thursday
- Pedro Armendáriz as Sgt. Beaufort
- Ward Bond as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
- George O'Brien as Capt. Sam Collingwood
- Victor McLaglen as Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
- Anna Lee as Mrs. Emily Collingwood
- Irene Rich as Mrs. Mary O'Rourke
- Dick Foran as Sgt. Quincannon
- Guy Kibbee as Capt. Dr. Wilkens
- Grant Withers as Silas Meacham
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Sources
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