Cape Fear
1991, Mystery & thriller, 2h 8m
51 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Smart and stylish, Cape Fear is a gleefully mainstream shocker from Martin Scorsese, with a terrifying Robert De Niro peformance. Read critic reviews
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Max Cady
Sam Bowden
Leigh Bowden
Danielle Bowden
Claude Kersek
Lieutenant Elgart
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Critic Reviews for Cape Fear
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (38) | Rotten (13)
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The wrath of De Niro, especially when pitched to the level of a jangle-brained Jehovah, is a mighty thing, but, in this case, its inherent cartoonery capsizes this film's small-story frame.
November 19, 2019 | Full Review… -
It gives you a pumped-up, thrill-happy ride (assuming you have a stomach for violent pulp) but it doesn't linger in the mind as Scorsese's richest movies do. It's a swell B movie dressed in haute cinematic couture.
February 7, 2018 | Full Review… -
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: A | Full Review… -
It's hard to understand why Martin Scorsese wanted to remake a nasty, formulaic 1962 thriller whose only "classic" credentials are a terrifying performance by Robert Mitchum and a Bernard Herrmann score.
May 24, 2011 | Full Review… -
Smart and stylish.
August 7, 2008 | Full Review… -
Overblown horror-schlocker.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review…
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The wrath of De Niro, especially when pitched to the level of a jangle-brained Jehovah, is a mighty thing, but, in this case, its inherent cartoonery capsizes this film's small-story frame.
November 19, 2019 | Full Review… -
It gives you a pumped-up, thrill-happy ride (assuming you have a stomach for violent pulp) but it doesn't linger in the mind as Scorsese's richest movies do. It's a swell B movie dressed in haute cinematic couture.
February 7, 2018 | Full Review… -
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: A | Full Review… -
It's hard to understand why Martin Scorsese wanted to remake a nasty, formulaic 1962 thriller whose only "classic" credentials are a terrifying performance by Robert Mitchum and a Bernard Herrmann score.
May 24, 2011 | Full Review… -
...an exceedingly pulpy and over-the-top thriller that's been suffused with a whole host of appealingly less-than-subtle elements...
December 1, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
Scorsese/De Niro revenge thriller has sexual violence.
July 14, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Cape Fear
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Jul 10, 2016Cape Fear was a great suspense/horror film that stands the test of time. De Niro provides a very creepy performance that leaves you feeling dreadful whenever he is on screen. This is assisted by the magnificent score that really adds to the tension. Nolty gives a solid performance as well as the "Leave it to Beaver" esque role he is portraying. My only negative for the movie is the run time. The final act seems to really drag on about twenty minutes too long. All of the tension of the movie has boiled up to a big dramatic ending, and this ending starts to really take care of things, but does meander a bit. Excellent choice for fans of suspenseful movies.Hayden B Super Reviewer
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Jun 22, 2016DeNiro plays a convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a 14 year sentence, and stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him (Nolte). DeNiro definitely earned his Oscar nomination for this one and if Silence of the Lambs hadn't been released the same year, he would have won. He turns in a haunting performance as Max Cady and definitely pushes the film along. Great film and very effective suspense all around.Patrick W Super Reviewer
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Jun 20, 2016I have no idea why people like this film so much. It's absolutely terrible, and De Niro does some of the most unconvincing acting of his career in this film.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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May 20, 2015Skin crawlingly creepy, De Niro's Max Cady is the only part that truly stands out in Scorsese's '91 remake of Cape Fear. But he stands out *so much* that it alone makes it worth watching. The couple of innovative stalking moments and supporting cast members Juliette Lewis and Jessica Lange didn't blow me away, but were still enough to kick it up another level.Gimly M Super Reviewer
Cape Fear Quotes
| Max Cady: | Come out, come out, wherever you are! |
| Lieutenant Elgart: | Well, pardon me all over the place |
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