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Movie poster: Apt Pupil (1998)
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Apt Pupil

1998 · 107 min Drama Thriller
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1998
Country France, United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Bryan Singer
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (708 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Bryan Singer

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

Todd Bowden

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Kurt Dussander

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Richard Bowden

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Archie

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Dan Richler

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Edward French

Jan Tříska

Jan Tříska

Isaac Weiskopf

Michael Byrne

Michael Byrne

Ben Kramer

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Monica Bowden

Heather McComb

Heather McComb

Becky Trask

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