Where to watch Cape Fear(1962)
In the United States, Cape Fear is available to stream on Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Cape Fear
Availability in United States
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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Cape Fear plot summary
Now he had only one weapon left—murder!
Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.
Details
- Release date
- April 12, 1962
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Crime
- Directed by
- J. Lee Thompson
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 663 votes
Cape Fear trailer
Cast
Gregory PeckSam Bowden
Robert MitchumMax Cady
Polly BergenPeggy Bowden
Martin BalsamPolice Chief Mark Dutton
Lori MartinNancy Bowden
Jack KruschenAttorney Dave Grafton
Telly SavalasPrivate Detective Charles Sievers
Barrie ChaseDiane Taylor
Paul ComiGarner
John McKeeOfficer Marconi
FAQ
Where can I watch Cape Fear?
In the United States, Cape Fear is available to stream on Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Cape Fear?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Cape Fear?
Cape Fear runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
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