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Cape Fear

7.419621h 46mPGMovieThrillerDramaCrime

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.

DirectorJ. Lee Thompson
WriterJames R. Webb
ProducerSy Bartlett

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by J. Lee Thompson

GPGregory Peck
Gregory Peck
Sam Bowden
RMRobert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
Max Cady
PBPolly Bergen
Polly Bergen
Peggy Bowden
MBMartin Balsam
Martin Balsam
Police Chief Mark Dutton
LMLori Martin
Lori Martin
Nancy Bowden
JKJack Kruschen
Jack Kruschen
Attorney Dave Grafton
TSTelly Savalas
Telly Savalas
Private Detective Charles Sievers
BCBarrie Chase
Barrie Chase
Diane Taylor
PCPaul Comi
Paul Comi
Garner
JMJohn McKee
John McKee
Officer Marconi
PS
Page Slattery
Deputy Kersek
WRWard Ramsey
Ward Ramsey
Officer Brown

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Cape Fear — streaming FAQ

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Cape Fear isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Cape Fear on Netflix?

No, Cape Fear is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Cape Fear on Amazon Prime Video?

Cape Fear isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Cape Fear isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.