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Fort Apache

7.019482h 8mMovieWestern

Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the…

DirectorJohn Ford

WritersFrank S. Nugent·James Warner Bellah

ProducersMerian C. Cooper·John Ford

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BBC iPlayer

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Ford

John Wayne

Capt. Kirby York

Henry Fonda

Lt. Col. Owen Thursday

Shirley Temple

Philadelphia Thursday

Pedro Armendáriz

Sgt. Beaufort

Ward Bond

Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke

George O'Brien

Capt. Sam Collingwood

Victor McLaglen

Sgt. Festus Mulcahy

Anna Lee

Mrs. Emily Collingwood

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Fort Apache — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fort Apache?

Fort Apache is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fort Apache on Netflix?

No, Fort Apache is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Fort Apache on Amazon Prime Video?

Fort Apache isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Fort Apache for free?

Fort Apache is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.