Cape Fear (1991)

Name: Cape Fear (1991)
Duration: 2 h 8 min

2hr 8m

2hr 8m
3.7/5 (70.0K)
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A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him. More Details »

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Producer:

Barbara De Fina

Writer:

John D. MacDonald, James R. Webb, Wesley Strick

Release Date:

Nov 13, 1991

Runtime:

2hr 8m

Synopsis

A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.

Cast

Robert De Niro
Nick Nolte
Jessica Lange
Juliette Lewis
Joe Don Baker
Robert Mitchum
Gregory Peck
Martin Balsam
Illeana Douglas
Fred Thompson

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.7

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3.7

Mar 18, 2022

by far the most inappropriate film to be nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss

4.2K Likes

liam f

Nov 23, 2019

The anxiety this gave me! This is a damn good thriller and I can’t look at Deniro the same way.

3.9K Likes

Karsten

Nov 2, 2019

scorsese sure knows how to make money over the fact that robert de niro is hot

3.0K Likes

Muriel
Oct 14, 2020

It’s Scorsese doing De Palma doing Hitchcock. What’s not to love??

2.8K Likes

Ethan Colburn

Sep 8, 2021

drinking game: take a shot every time robert de niro says "counselor"

1.6K Likes

alor

May 8, 2020

Came here for Martin Scorsese, stayed for Alfred Hitchcock.

1.5K Likes

Lochlan Ashton
Aug 18, 2017

Who did it better? Scorsese or the Simpsons

1.3K Likes

Matt Blake

Apr 9, 2020

am i allowed to say robert de niro was extremely hot in this like is that allowed to say

1.2K Likes

amanda

Jul 2, 2025

nothing brings a family together like being stalked by unhinged robert de niro

1.1K Likes

Preet

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Henry liked

Cape Fear

A disturbingly unsettling thriller, driven by stellar performances and a raw, intense atmosphere that makes you feel the tension. The film's gritty realism keeps you on edge, though the ending slightly weakens its impact, dimming its otherwise powerful presence. Rating: H- 8/10

🔥 3 2Y

Randy is "meh" on

Cape Fear

Come on Robert

3 2Y

EDB liked

Cape Fear

Dani might have an IQ of around 75

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Mike T. loved

Cape Fear

Grade A 90’s EdgeKino. Loved the dynamic lighting/water effects; This really is Irreversible done better, Scorsese is just that good at lighting (Scorsese does it to show tension, Noé does it to give the audience a headache). I miss old Robert De Niro. Plot details in pt2

1 1Y

Emma liked

Cape Fear

Joe Goldberg’s “The Killer” staring Robert DeNiro’s Mole

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PeeJay Taylor liked

Cape Fear

They don’t make thrillers like this anymore

👀 1 3Y
Richie Birks liked

Cape Fear

Bob carried the movie

1 2Y

Kevin loved

Cape Fear

Another amazing film by Martin Scorsese. This film captured my attention from the very beginning. It doesn’t wait long to start things off, and I love when directors do that. There’s no waiting around or any unnecessary plot filling, just straight to the point. De Niro is A+.

1Y

William Scholz liked

Cape Fear

What a performance by De Niro! This movie make me in doubt of who to vouch for from time to time. Nick Nolte plays wonderful as an unsure quite afraid lawyer trying to protect his family. Juliette Lewis also really gives a good twist to this movie with the immaturity of youth

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